What makes Et Cetera by Wayne Shorter notable?

'Et Cetera' is significant for its innovative approach to jazz fusion, reflecting Shorter's unique compositional style and improvisational prowess. The album received positive reviews upon release, being noted for its sophisticated structures and deep emotional resonance, cementing Shorter's influence on subsequent generations of jazz musicians. 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.

Who is Et Cetera for?

Et Cetera works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on Et Cetera?

Et Cetera has 5 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

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.

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Why this album works

'Et Cetera' is significant for its innovative approach to jazz fusion, reflecting Shorter's unique compositional style and improvisational prowess. The album received positive reviews upon release, being noted for its sophisticated structures and deep emotional resonance, cementing Shorter's influence on subsequent generations of jazz musicians.

Best for: long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs layered, dense sonic textures
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: Barbra Streisand· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Ella Fitzgerald· Dave Brubeck· Chick Corea· George Benson· Aretha Franklin