The Iron Men | ||||
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Released | 1980 | |||
Recorded | April 6 & 13, 1977 Blue Rock Studio, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 42:42 | |||
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Muse MR 5160 | |||
Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
Woody Shaw chronology | ||||
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The Iron Men is an album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1980. [1] [2] The Iron Men was reissued by Mosaic Records as part of Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions in 2013.
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "This is a particularly interesting set by Woody Shaw (not yet reissued on CD) because it teams the trumpeter with the great saxophonist Anthony Braxton and such forward-thinking players as altoist Arthur Blythe, pianist Muhal Richard Abrams, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Joe Chambers". [3]
All compositions by Woody Shaw, Muhal Richard Abrams and Cecil McBee except as indicated
The Iron Men | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1980 | |||
Recorded | April 6 & 13, 1977 Blue Rock Studio, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 42:42 | |||
Label |
Muse MR 5160 | |||
Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
Woody Shaw chronology | ||||
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The Iron Men is an album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1980. [1] [2] The Iron Men was reissued by Mosaic Records as part of Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions in 2013.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "This is a particularly interesting set by Woody Shaw (not yet reissued on CD) because it teams the trumpeter with the great saxophonist Anthony Braxton and such forward-thinking players as altoist Arthur Blythe, pianist Muhal Richard Abrams, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Joe Chambers". [3]
All compositions by Woody Shaw, Muhal Richard Abrams and Cecil McBee except as indicated