WAYNE SHORTER - THE SOOTHSAYER (LP)

Wayne Shorter The Soothsayer On Vinyl LP

A great Wayne Shorter session from the mid '60s not issued until 1979. The group is distinctly modern here, featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, James Spaulding on alto, and McCoy Tyner on piano, all of who were committed to heavily pushing the boundaries of their playing at the time. Added to the mix is the youthful Tony Williams on drums, fresh from his work with Miles Davis, plus the great Ron Carter on bass. The resulting mix of tracks is a wonderful example of how these mid-'60s Blue Note sessions could keep firmly in touch with modern developments in jazz, yet never succumb to overindulgence. Titles include "Lost," "Angola," "The Big Push" and an amazing jazz reading of Sibelius' "Valse Triste."

Wayne Shorter The Soothsayer Track Listing

1. Lost
2. Angola
3. Angola (alternate take)
4. The Big Push   
5. The Soothsayer   
6. Lady Day
7. Valse Triste