In the Beginning (Woody Shaw album)


In the Beginning is an album featuring the demo tapes recorded in 1965 by trumpeter Woody Shaw in his original quest for a recording contract which was eventually released on the Muse label in 1983.
Cassandranite was released as part of by Mosaic Records in 2013.

Reception

Ron Wynn of Allmusic stated, "Some interesting, uneven, but worthwhile '65 material from trumpeter Woody Shaw... His potential certainly emerges, as does the fact he was a tentative, unsure soloist at this juncture".

Track listing

All compositions by Woody Shaw except as indicated
  1. "Cassandranite" - 7:00
  2. "Obsequious" - 8:00
  3. "Baloo Baloo" - 6:00
  4. "Three Muses"- 6:22
  5. "Tetragon" 6:35

    Personnel