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The Soothsayer (CD)

By: Wayne Shorter (Artist)

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Wayne Shorter Artist Snapshot:

Tenor man Wayne Shorter was one of the foremost figures in jazz saxophone in the latter half of the 20th century. A hugely influential figure, he combined classical-influenced lyricism, bop fire, post-bop viscerality, and free-jazz adventurism. Over the decades, he was in some of the most important groups in jazz history, including Miles Davis's famed '60s quintet and fusion pioneers Weather Report. On his own, he released landmark albums touching on everything from hard bop to the avant garde to world music. His latter-day recordings found him pursuing a more commercial sound, but his pioneering work will never be forgotten or diminished.

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DISC 1 for The Soothsayer (CD) Album By Wayne Shorter (Artist)
1   Lost
2   Angola
3   Angola (alternate take)
4   Big Push, The
5   Soothsayer, The
6   Lady Day
7   Valse Triste - (bonus track)
 

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Review

Mojo (Publisher) (p.122) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The group's potent synergy is most evident on 'Angola' and the pulsating title track."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.87) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "[A] tremendously exciting sextet session recorded in 1965....Shorter is surrounded by some incredible sidemen: McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard, James Spalding, Ron Carter and Tony Williams."

Title Note

Personnel: Wayne Shorter (tenor saxophone); James Spaulding (alto saxophone); Freddie Hubbard (trumpet); McCoy Tyner (piano); Ron Carter (bass); Tony Williams (drums).

Producer: Alfred Lion.

Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on March 4, 1965. Includes liner notes by Michael Cuscuna.

With THE SOOTHSAYER, Wayne Shorter fronts a large ensemble for the first time in his solo endeavors. Like his previous sessions, Shorter's assorted guests are drawn from the most notable groups of the time. McCoy Tyner from Coltrane's quartet, rhythm-mates Ron Carter and Tony Williams from Shorter's employer Miles Davis, and Freddie Hubbard who shared horn duties with the saxophonist in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers are all present, producing a huge sound lead by Shorter's artistic vision. Also on board is alto saxophonist James Spaulding who is the perfect compliment to Shorter's eclectic tenor.

SOOTHSAYER is the fourth Blue Note session for Shorter and his mature style is clearly developed here. His unique sense of melody in the modal style of the '60s is evident from the opening "Lost," featuring expressive solo interludes that glide over a floating waltz. Williams shines, as usual, on up-tempo numbers like the whirling "Angola" and the quirky title track, masterfully shaping the grooves like a sculptor. A beautiful respite comes with the exquisite "Lady Day" for the great Billie Holiday, featuring stunning work by Tyner. Finally, the session closes on an interesting note with Shorter's arrangement of Sibelius' "Valse Triste."

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