Wayne Shorter Contemporaries

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Originally posted by rega1:

I have not had time until tonight to obtain some Wayne Shorter music, but I am now overwhelmed by what I am hearing. The first album I am listening to is Adams Apple, and I have 2 others available also.

My question....
Does anyone out there suggest any other jazz that falls into this "type" of jazz catagory? We absolutely love this style and the saxaphone is just brilliant.

Assuming the two other Shorter albums you have are Speak No Evil and Ju-Ju (and if not they should be), I'd also suggest Wayne's album Native Dancer, which is not like the others but equally brilliant. It was recorded roughly ten or so years after the three we've mentioned and is built around the magical songs of Brazilian singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento, and features Herbie Hancock in one his best recorded performances as well as the cream of the crop Brazilian musicians. Not to be missed ... one of the most life-affirming albums ever.

I'd also suggest saxophonist Joe Henderson's album Power to the People, which was recorded not long after Wayne's early albums and also features Herbie Hancock, who seems to be on almost every other great album of the period. If you dig Wayne, you'll dig Joe, and this album was recently remastered and re-released ... sounds great!

All best,
Fred

Second Fred's recommendation for Native Dancer, a very unique one of a kind recording with everyone at their peak--Nascimento, Shorter, and Hancock.

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers featured Wayne Shorter on numerous occasions. Albums to look for are: Caravan, Impulse, Ugetsu, A Night in Tunisia, Mosaic, and Like Someone in Love. Shorter is in top form here, and as a bonus, you get introduced to Blakey et al. This is some of the best straight forward hard bop out there.

Miles Davis' second quintet also featured Wayne Shorter. Studio albums include: ESP, Miles Smiles, Sorcerer, Nefertiti, Miles in the Sky, and Filles de Kilimanjaro. Shorter also played on subsequent Davis sets including: In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew. These last two are jazz/rock and may or may not be as accessible.

Best,
BB

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Joe Hendarsons, power to the people was great to listen to last night, well done on that suggestion advice. Going for the Miles Davis stuff next.

BTW....

went to Circuitcity.com and purchased Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" on Vinyl for $12.99. Picked up some Coltrane for the same price!!!!

rega1

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Originally posted by Oldnslow:
Second Fred's recommendation for Native Dancer, a very unique one of a kind recording with everyone at their peak--Nascimento, Shorter, and Hancock.

Yes, but not necessarily literally "one of a kind" ... are you familiar with Milton's own album titled simply Milton (not to be confused with his later album Miltons)? It's a sort of companion to Native Dancer in that it was recorded just about the same time with pretty much the same personnel (prominently featuring Shorter and Hancock). The only real difference is that it consist of only Milton's wonderful songs, none of Shorter's instrumental compositions as on Native Dancer. But the vibe and feel, and pure life-affirming joy are equal. Check it out if you haven't already!




All best,
Fred

rega1, you do have Wayne's classics Speak No Evil and Ju-Ju, yes?

All best,
Fred

Fred Simon (oldnslow) - I do have Speak no evil and ju-ju. I listened to them through rhapsody, and I will be purchasing the CD and or Vinyl, which ever I can obtain from the shop or second hand music store as soon as possible.

Munch - thanks for the information. I have to say that I really enjoy reading your well thought and "very precise" responses on both the hi-fi and music forums.. If you ever need anything here from the states in way of music, equipment, or hi-fi stuff, you let me know and I will do my best to send you and any others anything you need.

Fred Simon - thank you for the earthy explanation and description for your suggestion on Milton. Right now I have Wayne Shorters' "speak no evil" playing on my Sonos throughout the house while I read the forum and learn. If you say that Milton is a contemporary of Shorter, then I will definitely have a listen.

Rough edges - based on your knowledge and Miles Davis suggestions I will be looking for Art Blakey, you definetly enjoy the same jazz style as I do, and are probably even more broad in your listening than I am, but I will get there. Thanks again.

thank you all for your input. Tomorrow I will be downtown Chicago at the famous "Green Mill" enjoying an evening of live jazz.

rega1

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Originally posted by rega1:

If you say that Milton is a contemporary of Shorter, then I will definitely have a listen.

Milton is about ten years younger than Wayne, but they are definitely musical soul mates, which is apparent to anyone who hears both Wayne's Native Dancer and Milton's Milton. Can't recommend these albums highly enough.

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Tomorrow I will be downtown Chicago at the famous "Green Mill" enjoying an evening of live jazz.

If you like Wayne Shorter and Joe Henderson, you'll have to come back to the Green Mill the next two weekends as well ... next weekend the great Bob Mintzer is in residence, and the following weekend features great Chicago local Pat Mallinger. These are two world-class jazz saxophonists who will be at your door step.

All best,
Fred