Clarence Shaw

Clarence Eugene Shaw, sometimes credited as Gene Shaw (June 16, 1926 – August 17, 1973), was an American jazz trumpeter and a student of Fourth Way psychology.

Early life Shaw was born in Detroit on June 16, 1926. He played the piano and trombone as a child. Later in 1957 he destroyed his instrument and quit music over a fight with Mingus. He did not return to playing until 1962, after which time he formed his own ensemble. He retired again in 1964 and returned to music once more in 1968. He died in Los Angeles on August 17, 1973. For many years, Gene was an active member of the Chicago Gurdjieff society and a student of Fourth Way psychology, including its music.

Discography

As leader Breakthrough (Argo, 1962) Debut in Blues (Argo, 1963) Carnival Sketches (Argo, 1964)

As sideman With Charles Mingus East Coasting (Bethlehem, 1957) A Modern Jazz Symposium of Music and Poetry (Bethlehem, 1957) Tijuana Moods (RCA, 1962)

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