Odyssey of Iska – Wayne Shorter

“Odyssey of Iska,” released in 1971, finds Wayne Shorter charting unexplored territories of jazz. Seamlessly blending post-bop, avant-garde, and world music elements, Shorter crafts a captivating sonic tapestry. Each track evokes a sense of journey, living up to the album’s title. It’s a transcendent experience, with compositions that challenge traditional boundaries, further solidifying Shorter’s reputation as a visionary jazz architect.

Album Information

Recorded: August 26, 1970 & January 29, 1971
Studio: A&R Studios, New York City
Label: Blue Note Records

Musicians

  • Wayne Shorter – Soprano and tenor saxophone
  • Gene Bertoncini – Acoustic guitar
  • Ron Carter, Cecil McBee – Bass
  • Billy Hart, Alphonse Mouzon – Drums
  • David Friedman – Vibraphone, Marimba
  • Frank Cuomo – Percussion, Drums

Tracklist

  1. “Wind” – 8:58
  2. “Storm” – 9:46
  3. “Calm” – 2:27
  4. “Depois Do Amor, O Vazio (After Love, Emptiness)” – 10:52
  5. “Joy” – 2:43
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