Super Nova – Wayne Shorter
“Super Nova,” released in 1969, marks Wayne Shorter’s thrilling foray into the world of fusion jazz. Departing from his traditional hard bop and post-bop roots, Shorter delves deep into the territory of electric instrumentation, rich percussion, and global sounds. It’s an audacious blend, a testament to Shorter’s boundless innovation. While perhaps jarring to purists, this album exemplifies the spirit of late ’60s jazz, foreshadowing the genre-blending excursions to come.
Album Information
Recorded: August 29, 1969
Studio: A&R Studios, New York City
Label: Blue Note Records
Musicians
- Wayne Shorter – Soprano saxophone
- John McLaughlin – Guitar
- Miroslav Vitouš – Bass
- Chick Corea – Electric piano
- Jack DeJohnette – Drums
- Maria Booker – Vocals
- Airto Moreira – Percussion
Tracklist
- “Super Nova” – 4:50
- “Sweet Pea” – 4:35
- “Dindi” – 4:35
- “Water Babies” – 4:52
- “Capricorn” – 7:20
- “More (Theme from Mondo Cane)” – 4:00
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