Album Overview
Wayne Shorter burst into the jazz scene with “Introducing Wayne Shorter,” a brilliant debut that solidified his reputation as a formidable saxophonist and composer. Recorded in 1959, this album provides a glimpse of the genius that Shorter would further develop in his illustrious career. From heartfelt ballads to uptempo jams, the tracks on this album showcase Shorter’s versatility and innate ability to communicate through music.
Album Details
- Release Date: 1960
- Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
- Record Label: Vee-Jay Records
Tracklist
- Blues a la Carte – 5:30
- Harry’s Last Stand – 4:46
- Down in the Depths – 9:40
- Pug Nose – 6:50
- Black Diamond – 6:02
- Mack the Knife – 4:25
Personnel
- Wayne Shorter – Tenor saxophone
- Lee Morgan – Trumpet
- Paul Chambers – Bass
- Wynton Kelly – Piano
- Jimmy Cobb – Drums
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