"Celebrating the Music & Birthday of Woody Shaw"

Woody Herman Shaw Jr. (December 24, 1944 – May 10, 1989); known as one of the 20th century's most important and influential jazz trumpeters and composers. Credited with revolutionizing the technical and harmonic language of modern jazz trumpet playing, and is regarded by many as one of the major trumpet innovators

Stafford & Jonathan will tackle some of Woody's well & lesser know compositions, and a few dedications.

Multi-Grammy nominated trombone/seashell, native Philadelphian. 30yrs resident of NYC, performed and/or recorded with Clark Terry, McCoy Tyner, Roy Hargrove, Amy Winehouse, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Lenny Kravitz, Orrin Evans, Steve Turre & Sanctified Shells, the Duke Ellington Orchestra for 21 years. Presently Stafford resides in Colorado

Multi-Grammy winning Trumpeter Jonathan Powell; from Largo, Florida, moved to New York City at the age of 19. Jonathan has performed/recorded with Eddie Palmieri, Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Bob Mintzer, Q-Tip, Gary Thomas, Lenny White, Reggie Workman, and Snoop Dogg. Presently, Jonathan resides in Colorado

Stafford Hunter: Trombone/Shells

Jonathan Powell: Trumpet

Eric Gunnison: Piano

Gabe Rupe: Bass

Harold Summey: Drums