Native Dancer
Wayne Shorter · 1975
43 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · crossover
A seamless blend of jazz improvisation and Brazilian rhythms, creating a lush, atmospheric soundscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1975, 'Native Dancer' represents a significant collaboration between Wayne Shorter and Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento. This album followed Shorter's acclaimed work with Weather Report and marked his exploration into cross-cultural influences, showcasing his artistic evolution during a period of increased global musical engagement.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, post-bop, crossover
Native Dancer is an album by Wayne Shorter, released in 1975. A seamless blend of jazz improvisation and Brazilian rhythms, creating a lush, atmospheric soundscape. 'Native Dancer' was notable for its successful fusion of jazz and Brazilian music, influencing the jazz fusion movement. The album received critical acclaim, appearing on several best-of lists and cementing Shorter's reputation as a pioneer in blending diverse musical styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Native Dancer sound like?
A seamless blend of jazz improvisation and Brazilian rhythms, creating a lush, atmospheric soundscape. Rooted in jazz fusion and post-bop.
What makes Native Dancer by Wayne Shorter notable?
'Native Dancer' was notable for its successful fusion of jazz and Brazilian music, influencing the jazz fusion movement. The album received critical acclaim, appearing on several best-of lists and cementing Shorter's reputation as a pioneer in blending diverse musical styles. Released in 1975, 'Native Dancer' represents a significant collaboration between Wayne Shorter and Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento. This album followed Shorter's acclaimed work with Weather Report and marked his exploration into cross-cultural influences, showcasing his artistic evolution during a period of increased global musical engagement.
Who is Native Dancer for?
Native Dancer works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Native Dancer?
Native Dancer has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ponta de Areia Standout 5:17
- 2 Beauty and the Beast Standout 5:04
- 3 Tarde 5:49
- 4 Miracle of the Fishes Standout 4:48
- 5 Diana 3:04
- 6 From the Lonely Afternoons 3:15
- 7 Ana Maria 5:10
- 8 Lilia 7:03
- 9 Joanna's Theme 4:17
Release Date
January 1, 1975
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 52 sec
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