High Life
Wayne Shorter · 1995
53 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · crossover
A vibrant fusion of intricate melodies and rich harmonies, showcasing Shorter's signature exploratory spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for focused listening
- intricate melodies for detail seekers
- exploratory spirit in gradual development
- reflective moments for quiet spaces
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'High Life' was released in 1995, Wayne Shorter was already an established figure in jazz, having co-founded Weather Report and produced several influential solo albums. This album followed his previous work, 'Native Dancer' (1974), marking a return to the studio after a two-decade gap focused on various collaborations and projects. 'High Life' represents a re-engagement with complex compositions and ensemble interplay central to his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Children of the Night 7:24
- 2 At the Fair 7:30
- 3 Maya 5:12
- 4 On the Milky Way Express 5:35
- 5 Pandora Awakened 6:19
- 6 Virgo Rising 6:46
- 7 High Life 6:28
- 8 Midnight In Carlotta's Hair 5:54
- 9 Black Swan (In Memory of Susan Portlynn Romeo) 2:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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