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.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, highlighted by its Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, reflecting Shorter's enduring influence and relevance in modern jazz. Its complex structure and improvisational depth resonated with both critics and fans, solidifying Shorter's status as an innovator within the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic improvisational landscapes long-form explorations of sound wave-like pacing with peaks
- 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
- Barbra Streisand· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Ella Fitzgerald· Dave Brubeck· Chick Corea· George Benson· Aretha Franklin
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 Standout 5:18
- 4 Plaza Real 6:59
- 5 Myrrh 3:05
- 6 Pegasus Standout 23:07
- 7 Flying Down to Rio Standout 12:47
- 8 Zero Gravity to the 10th Power 8:13
- 9 (The Notes) Unidentified Flying Objects 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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