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Carlos Santana and Wayne Shorter – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1988

Wayne Shorter · 2007

124 min · 18 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · crossover

A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and Latin rhythms, captured live in a historic performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live improvisational energy
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • intimate late-night concert feel
  • engaging solos that captivate
  • vibrant rhythms for dancing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, radio-friendly tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of this release, Wayne Shorter was celebrated as a key figure in jazz, having co-founded Weather Report. This album showcases his collaborative spirit during a prolific phase, following his acclaimed works in the 1970s and 1980s. The Montreux performance represents a high point of live jazz collaboration, featuring the legendary Carlos Santana.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Chick Corea

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Spiritual 1:55
  • 2 Peraza 9:06
  • 3 Shhh… 8:20
  • 4 Incident at Neshabur 9:21
  • 5 Elegant People 8:29
  • 6 Percussion Solo 4:20
  • 7 Goodness and Mercy 4:42
  • 8 Sanctuary 9:55

Disc 2

  • 1 For Those Who Chant 8:43
  • 2 Blues for Salvador 5:22
  • 3 Fireball 2000 6:26
  • 4 Drum Solo 5:10
  • 5 Ballroom in the Sky 8:28
  • 6 Once It’s Gotcha 7:20
  • 7 Mandela 8:23
  • 8 Deeper, Dig Deeper 8:44
  • 9 Europa 6:13
  • 10 Interviews With Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter & Claude Nobs 3:15

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