Et Cetera cover

Et Cetera

Wayne Shorter · 1980

43 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · crossover

A rich tapestry of modal jazz, blending intricate melodies with expansive improvisational freedom.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Et Cetera' was released in 1980, Wayne Shorter had already established himself as a prominent figure in jazz, having contributed to Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet and formed Weather Report. This album followed his critically acclaimed works from the 1970s, showcasing his evolution towards a more exploratory sound that embraced complexity and abstraction.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Chick Corea

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Etcetera 6:17
  • 2 Penelope 6:44
  • 3 Toy Tune 7:31
  • 4 Barracudas (General Assembly) 11:06
  • 5 Indian Song 11:37

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata