Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Wayne Shorter - Super Nova (1969)
Excellent, adventurous album led by saxophone great Wayne Shorter, who I was just talking about. A highly diverse set, ranging from frantically energetic fusion that borders on free jazz ("Supernova", "More Than Human") to relatively straightforward hard bop ("Water Babies") to reflective and low-key ("Sweet Pea".) Atop all of these great moments, though, rests the album's centerpiece and undeniable highlight -- "Dindi", a mind-melting journey from clattering percussion and nervous, sparse melodic elements to a gentle, acoustic-led Portuguese ballad, then back out through explosive, climactic full band improvisation. Features John McLaughlin, among others.
Track listing:
1. Supernova
2. Sweet Pea
3. Dindi
4. Water Babies
5. Capricorn
6. More Than Human
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This boy is way too good. Been really digging his work. Can't go wrong with Blue Note either, Especially in the 60's/70's. Great share. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks,I have never seen this other than as the vinyl edition from the early 70's.Wild Wayne! Yes,the version of Dindi is a beauty.
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