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Without a Net

Wayne Shorter · 2013

77 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · crossover

A sprawling exploration of jazz that intertwines intricate melodies with expansive improvisational landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic improvisational landscapes
  • long-form explorations of sound
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • reflective moments of tranquility
  • engaging late-night listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek constant upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'Without a Net' is Wayne Shorter's first album after a five-year hiatus from recording. By this point in his career, Shorter had already established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz, known for his innovative compositions and collaborations with legends like Miles Davis and Weather Report. This album marks a continuation of his artistic evolution in the contemporary jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Miles Davis· Chick Corea

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Orbits 4:50
  • 2 Starry Night 8:49
  • 3 S.S. Golden Mean 5:18
  • 4 Plaza Real 6:59
  • 5 Myrrh 3:05
  • 6 Pegasus 23:07
  • 7 Flying Down to Rio 12:47
  • 8 Zero Gravity to the 10th Power 8:13
  • 9 (The Notes) Unidentified Flying Objects 4:12

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