Eddie Shaw

Movin' and Groovin' Man

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AllMusic Review by Ron Wynn

Tenor saxophonist Eddie Shaw is a rarity in blues circles--a first-class instrumentalist who is not a guitarist or pianist. Shaw is a soulful, exuberant player whose lusty licks make a solid counterpoint to his rough-hewn vocals and narratives. While Shaw carries the majority of the load on this 10-cut date from 1982 previously recorded for Isabel (reissued on CD by Evidence) it is guitarist Melvin Taylor who is the revelation as second soloist. Between his work with Lucky Peterson, his own CD, and his brisk, sizzling solos and accompaniment here, Taylor merits high praise as a workmanlike, flexible contributor. The others, with the exception of the great Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, are heady pros capably handling limited support duties.

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	Title/Composer	Performer	Time
1	Highway 61 Bound Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	3:10
2	Blues Dues Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	5:56
3	Blues for Tomako Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	3:21
4	Dunkin' Donut Woman Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	2:43
5	Louisiana Blues Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	4:58
6	Movin' and Groovin' Man Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	2:09
7	Sad and Lonesome Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	6:09
8	Big Leg Woman Alvin Hankerson / Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	3:17
9	I've Got to Tell Somebody Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	2:44
10	My Baby and Me Eddie Shaw	Eddie Shaw	3:44

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Eddie Shaw

Movin' and Groovin' Man

AllMusic Review by Ron Wynn

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