Demo tapes originally recorded 1965 in the hope of securing a record deal with Blue Note. Later released by Muse in 1983. Two bands are featured on each side, both superb. On side A we have Shaw on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor, Larry Young on piano, Ron Carter on double bass and Joe Chambers. On side B Herbie Hancock and Paul Chambers replaces Young and Carter.
This was probably recorded by Van Gelder, though it’s unclear from what I’ve gathered. George Klabin is also mentioned. The sound of the recording is lovely so it wouldn’t be a suprise if was Van Gelder. I just wonder how that went about. Could you record demo tapes with Van Gelder? And with the top cats present as side men? How was the session financed? Intriguing for sure. But the one thing that is hard to grasp when you listen to these cuts is how Shaw didn’t manage to secure a record deal as a leader with Blue Note back in the 60’s, cause this stuff is gold.
Muse definitely did the jazz community a heavenly favor in releasing this music.