The Iron Men (album)
# The Iron Men (album)

The Iron Men is an album led by trumpeter Woody Shaw which was recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1980. The Iron Men was reissued by Mosaic Records as part of Woody Shaw: The Complete Muse Sessions in 2013.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, "This is a particularly interesting set by Woody Shaw (not yet reissued on CD) because it teams the trumpeter with the great saxophonist Anthony Braxton and such forward-thinking players as altoist Arthur Blythe, pianist Muhal Richard Abrams, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Joe Chambers".

## Track listing

All compositions by Woody Shaw, Muhal Richard Abrams and Cecil McBee except as indicated

* "Iron Man" (Eric Dolphy) - 6:30
* "Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) - 8:26
* "Symmetry" (Andrew Hill) - 8:24
* "Diversion One" - 2:55
* "Song of Songs" (Shaw) - 13:35
* "Diversion Two" - 2:52

## Personnel

* Woody Shaw - trumpet, cornet (track 2), flugelhorn (track 4 & 6)
* Anthony Braxton - clarinet (track 2), alto saxophone (track 3), soprano saxophone (track 5)
* Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone (track 1 & 5)
* Muhal Richard Abrams - piano
* Cecil McBee - bass
* Joe Chambers (tracks 1 & 3), Victor Lewis (tracks 2 & 5) - drums
