Album of the day (#4728): Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter

[albummaster]

Today's album of the day

Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter (View album | Buy this album)

Year: 1966.
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Overall rank: 1,471
Average rating: 81/100 (from 175 votes).

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Tracks:
1. Witch Hunt
2. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
3. Dance Cadaverous
4. Speak No Evil
5. Infant Eyes
6. Wild Flower

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[Fischman]

LOVE this album.

From my jazz diary:
On “Speak No Evil,” Shorter expands the musical palette by adding Freddie Hubbard to the front line, who’s tone and phrasing are immediately recognizable, but fortunately don’t detract from this being a Shorter album. Swapping Tyner for Herbie Hancock also gives the album a distinctly different mood. I think Tyner was a better match, but I do like the change of pace Hancock brings, and his combination with Hubbard is particularly attractive. The opening “Witch Hunt” is hot. “Dance Cadaverous” is more than just a cool name, but a sublime ballad as well. And the title cut is a gently swinging and laid back, but utterly compelling affair.