Wayne Shorter Etcetera (Blue Note Tone Poet)

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• Recorded in 1965 but not released until 1980, Etcetera captures Wayne Shorter at the peak of his creative powers during his tenure with Blue Note. The quartetfeaturing Herbie Hancock on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Joe Chambers on drumsdelivers a set of thoughtful, meditative, and harmonically rich compositions. Unlike some of his more explosive work with Miles Davis or the Jazz Messengers, this session leans into space and subtlety, revealing Shorters introspective side.

  The title track and Barracudas (General Assembly) highlight Shorters ability to stretch post-bop boundaries, while Penelope is a masterclass in lyrical minimalism. Herbie Hancocks piano work is fluid and responsive, and McBees bass provides an elastic foundation that encourages exploration. Though it remained in the vaults for 15 years, Etcetera is now widely regarded as a hidden gem in Shorters catalog.

  • 180-gram vinyl
  • Mastered from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
  • Plated and pressed at RTI

  Reviews

  Wayne Shorters Etcetera is one of the finest of his mid-’60s Blue Note dates… Its lyrical and spacious approach rewards repeated listening. AllMusic

  This album proves how much Shorter could accomplish with restrainthe does more with a few notes than many do with a flood. Pitchfork

  There’s a rare intimacy here, like a private conversation among masters, full of nuance and insight. The Guardian

  Shorters compositions balance fragility and sophistication, and this session is a testament to his refined musical vision. JazzTimes

  If Speak No Evil is the landmark, Etcetera is the deep cut that true fans cherish. Stereogum

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  AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (141 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review

• Artist: Wayne Shorter Label: Blue Note Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Worldwide Genre: Jazz Style: Modal, Post Bop

• A1 Etcetera
  A2 Penelope
  A3 Toy Tune
  B1 Barracudas (General Assembly)
  B2 Indian Song