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''Woody III'' is an album led by trumpter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1979 (with one live track from 1978) and released on the Columbia label.〔(Woody Shaw discography ) accessed August 23, 2013〕 ''Woody III'' is Shaw's third Columbia album and is appropriately named for his newborn son at the time, Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw III. The album is dedicated to the continuum of the Shaw family legacy which begins with a piece for Shaw's father, Woody Shaw, Sr., who was a vocalist with the gospel group known as the Diamond Jubilee Singers, a second suite for himself, and a third suite for his son, Woody III (''Woody I'', ''II'' and ''III'', respectively). In an interview for WRVR in New York City in 1980, Shaw stated the following: :"The first part which is called ''Woody I: On the New Ark'' is a tribute to my father. It musically conveys my appreciation of my musical heritage. ''Woody II: Other Paths'' is also a tribute to my musical past, but is based more on my actual playing experiences. This part has a very creative edge to it, and I think it shows my constantly moving forward and exploring 'other paths.' The last part, ''Woody III: New Offerings'' is dedicated to my son, Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw the Third. It expresses my hope for him and for his children. Musically, it's connected to the other two parts, but it also stands on its own as a complete tune. I want my son to grow up, feeling that he, too, can stand on his own, but always has the support of his family." ==Reception== Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "He is in peak form throughout, and the strong compositions (along with some adventurous solos) make this one of Woody Shaw's most essential recordings".〔Yanow, S. (Allmusic Review ), accessed August 23, 2013〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Woody III」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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