Album · 1981
The Iron Men
- Released
- 1981
- Label
- Muse Records
- Catalogue no.
- MR 5160
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 41:48
- Country
- US
“The Iron Men” is an album by Woody Shaw, released in 1981 on Muse Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 41:48. Jazz standards on the record include “Jitterbug Waltz”. The line-up features Cecil McBee (double bass, bass), Muhal Richard Abrams (piano), Woody Shaw (trumpet, cornet), Anthony Braxton (clarinet, alto saxophone) and Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone).
Who played on The Iron Men
- Cecil McBee double bass, bass all tracks
- Muhal Richard Abrams piano all tracks
- Woody Shaw trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn all tracks
- Anthony Braxton clarinet, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone on 3 tracks
- Arthur Blythe alto saxophone on 2 tracks
- Joe Chambers drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Victor Lewis drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Iron Man — Eric Dolphy 6:23
- A2 Jitterbug Waltz standard — Fats Waller 8:25
- A3 Symmetry — Andrew Hill 8:21
- B1 Diversion One 2:59
- B2 Song of Songs 12:48
- B3 Diversion Two 2:51
Production
- Michael Cuscuna producer
More albums by Woody Shaw
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Iron Men?
The line-up of The Iron Men includes Cecil McBee (double bass, bass), Muhal Richard Abrams (piano), Woody Shaw (trumpet, cornet), Anthony Braxton (clarinet, alto saxophone), Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone), Joe Chambers (drums (drum set)) and Victor Lewis (drums (drum set)).
Which label released The Iron Men?
The Iron Men was released in 1981 on Muse Records (MR 5160).
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