Wayning Moments
Wayne Shorter · 1962
32 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · crossover
Explorative modal jazz flows through intricate arrangements and emotive improvisations, revealing Shorter's innovative spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic explorations throughout
- intricate arrangements with emotive depth
- focused listening for reflective moments
- short tracks for breaks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1962, 'Wayning Moments' was Wayne Shorter's first album as a bandleader after his tenure with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. This album marked a pivotal transition for Shorter, as he began to craft his unique voice and style within the jazz landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Orpheus 4:35
- 2 Devil's Island 3:56
- 3 Moon of Manakoora 3:43
- 4 Dead End 4:34
- 5 Wayning Moments 4:21
- 6 Powder Keg 3:13
- 7 All or Nothing at All 2:58
- 8 Callaway Went That-A-Way 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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