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
Wild flower
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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