Schizophrenia – Wayne Shorter
“Schizophrenia,” unleashed in 1967, captures Wayne Shorter’s unyielding push into new jazz territories. Navigating between serene passages and powerful tempests, the album echoes its title by presenting contrasting musical ideas. The brilliance of Shorter’s tenor sax, combined with a stellar ensemble, crafts a mosaic of sounds, earning its revered spot in the annals of post-bop jazz. It’s a sonic representation of the era’s groundbreaking experiments in jazz.
Album Information
Recorded: March 10, 1967
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Label: Blue Note Records
Musicians
- Wayne Shorter – Tenor saxophone
- James Spaulding – Alto saxophone, flute
- Herbie Hancock – Piano
- Ron Carter – Bass
- Joe Chambers – Drums
- Curtis Fuller – Trombone
Tracklist
- “Tom Thumb” – 6:09
- “Go” – 5:42
- “Schizophrenia” – 6:50
- “Kryptonite” – 6:29
- “Miyako” – 6:50
- “Playground” – 6:44
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