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Song of Songs is the second album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”Although possessing a tone similar to Freddie Hubbard’s, Woody Shaw was a more advanced player and his solos throughout the date are both original and consistently exciting.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Woody Shaw

“Song of Songs” – 11:37
“The Goat and the Archer” – 7:33
“Love: For the One You Can’t Have” – 10:03
“The Awakening” – 8:44

Personnel:
Woody Shaw – trumpet
Bennie Maupin (track 2), Ramon Morris (tracks 1 & 3) – tenor saxophone
Emanuel Boyd – flute, tenor saxophone
George Cables – piano, electric piano
Henry Franklin – bass
Woody Theus – drums

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Released: 1973
Recorded: September 15 & 18, 1972
Studio: Contemporary Studios, Los Angeles
Length: 37:57
Label: Contemporary
S 7632
Producer: Lester Koenig and John Koenig