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Wayning Moments

Wayne Shorter · 1962

32 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion ยท post-bop ยท crossover

Explorative modal jazz flows through intricate arrangements and emotive improvisations, revealing Shorter's innovative spirit.

Wayning Moments is an album by Wayne Shorter, released in 1962. Explorative modal jazz flows through intricate arrangements and emotive improvisations, revealing Shorter's innovative spirit. 'Wayning Moments' is significant for its innovative approach to modal jazz, contributing to the genre's evolution during the early 1960s. The album received critical acclaim for its sophisticated compositions and arrangements, helping solidify Shorter's reputation as a leading figure in jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wayning Moments sound like?

Explorative modal jazz flows through intricate arrangements and emotive improvisations, revealing Shorter's innovative spirit. Rooted in jazz fusion and post-bop.

What makes Wayning Moments by Wayne Shorter notable?

'Wayning Moments' is significant for its innovative approach to modal jazz, contributing to the genre's evolution during the early 1960s. The album received critical acclaim for its sophisticated compositions and arrangements, helping solidify Shorter's reputation as a leading figure in jazz. Released in 1962, 'Wayning Moments' was Wayne Shorter's first album as a bandleader after his tenure with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. This album marked a pivotal transition for Shorter, as he began to craft his unique voice and style within the jazz landscape.

How many songs are on Wayning Moments?

Wayning Moments has 8 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·32:11

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Orpheus Standout 4:35
  • 2 Devil's Island Standout 3:56
  • 3 Moon of Manakoora 3:43
  • 4 Dead End 4:34
  • 5 Wayning Moments Standout 4:21
  • 6 Powder Keg 3:13
  • 7 All or Nothing at All 2:58
  • 8 Callaway Went That-A-Way 4:51

Release Date

January 1, 1962

Genre

crossover, jazz fusion, post-bop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

32 min 11 sec