Steve Turre - Woody's Delight (2012) -

Released in on HighNote Records , Woody's Delight is a heartfelt homage from trombonist Steve Turre to his longtime mentor, the legendary trumpeter Woody Shaw . Turre, who played on 14 of Shaw's albums, structured this record around the trumpet-trombone frontline that defined Shaw's signature sound. Key Album Personnel

(8:37) — A Latin ballad dedicated to the late pianist Hilton Ruiz .

(7:07) — Dedicated to Harry "Sweets" Edison . Steve Turre - Woody's Delight (2012)

Reviewers at AllMusic and JazzTimes praised the album for its ambitious arrangements and for successfully capturing the "adventure" of Woody Shaw's musical legacy. Steve Turre – Woody's Delight – WartaJazz.com

(7:20) — An explosive track featuring Chocolate Armenteros and Turre on shells . Released in on HighNote Records , Woody's Delight

The album features a rotating cast of five distinct trumpeters, each paired with Turre for specific tracks to showcase different stylistic "delights":

(8:16) — A modal waltz featuring Freddie Hendrix. (7:07) — Dedicated to Harry "Sweets" Edison

(8:01) — A mysterious, Miles Davis-influenced ballad featuring Wallace Roney. Luna (4:06) — Featuring Wallace Roney. Annette's for Sure (6:25) — Featuring Claudio Roditi.