Super Nova, Wayne Shorter, Music CD

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Super Nova


1	Supernova 4:45
2	Sweet Pea 4:35
3	Dindi 9:45
4	Water Babies 4:50
5	Capricorn 7:45
6	More Than Human 6:10

Editorial Reviews

This CD reissue brings back an important transitional album for tenor-saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Doubling on soprano (which he had recently begun playing), Shorter interprets five of his originals (including "Water Babies" which had been recorded previously by Miles Davis) and Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Dindi." He definitely used a forward-looking group of sidemen for his "backup band" includes guitarists John McLaughlin and Sonny Sharrock, Walter Booker (normally a bassist) on classical guitar for "Dindi," bassist Miroslav Vitous, both Jack DeJohnette and Chick Corea (!) on drums and percussionist Airto; Maria Booker takes a vocal on the touching version of "Dindi." The influence of Miles Davis' early fusion period is felt throughout the music but there is nothing derivative about the often-surprising results. As with Wayne Shorter's best albums, this set rewards repeated listenings. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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1	Supernova 4:45
2	Sweet Pea 4:35
3	Dindi 9:45
4	Water Babies 4:50
5	Capricorn 7:45
6	More Than Human 6:10

All Music Guide

This CD reissue brings back an important transitional album for tenor-saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Doubling on soprano (which he had recently begun playing), Shorter interprets five of his originals (including "Water Babies" which had been recorded previously by Miles Davis) and Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Dindi." He definitely used a forward-looking group of sidemen for his "backup band" includes guitarists John McLaughlin and Sonny Sharrock, Walter Booker (normally a bassist) on classical guitar for "Dindi," bassist Miroslav Vitous, both Jack DeJohnette and Chick Corea (!) on drums and percussionist Airto; Maria Booker takes a vocal on the touching version of "Dindi." The influence of Miles Davis' early fusion period is felt throughout the music but there is nothing derivative about the often-surprising results. As with Wayne Shorter's best albums, this set rewards repeated listenings. Scott Yanow

Product Details

Format: CD
Original Release: 1969
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Label: BLUE NOTE RECORDS
Catalog No.: 84332
UPC: 077778433224
Sales Rank: 33,685

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Wayne Shorter		Primary Artist, Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Jack DeJohnette		Drums, Thumb Piano
John McLaughlin		Guitar, Classical Guitar
Sonny Sharrock		Guitar
Miroslav Vitous		Bass, Guitar
Walter Booker		Guitar, Classical Guitar
Airto Moreira		Percussion
Maria Booker		Vocals
Chick Corea		Drums, Keyboards, Vibes

Technical Credits
Jack DeJohnette		Contributor
Duke Pearson		Producer
Tony May		Engineer
Herb Wong		Liner Notes
Frank Gauna		Art Direction
Tony Destefano		Cover Design