Native Dancer – Wayne Shorter

Released in 1975, “Native Dancer” is a luminous testament to Wayne Shorter’s ability to transcend jazz borders. Teaming up with Brazilian music legend Milton Nascimento, Shorter crafts an album infused with the lush and rhythmic hues of Brazilian jazz. Every track is a radiant amalgam of samba, bossa nova, and jazz improvisation. It’s a harmonious interplay between two master musicians, creating an album that remains timeless and evocative.

Album Information

Recorded: September 12 & 20, 1974
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Label: Columbia Records

Musicians

  • Wayne Shorter – Soprano and tenor saxophone
  • Milton Nascimento – Vocals, guitar
  • David Amaro – acoustic guitar
  • Herbie Hancock – Electric piano
  • Jay Graydon – Guitar
  • Dave McDaniel – Bass
  • Wagner Tiso – Organ, electric piano
  • Roberto Silva – Drums
  • Airto Moreira – Percussion

Tracklist

  1. “Ponta De Areia” – 5:18
  2. “Beauty and the Beast” – 5:08
  3. “Tarde” – 5:49
  4. “Miracle of The Fishes” – 4:49
  5. “Diana” – 3:04
  6. “From the Lonely Afternoons” – 3:15
  7. “Ana Maria” – 5:10
  8. “Lilia” – 6:25
  9. “Joanna’s Theme” – 4:17
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