Wayne Shorter- JuJu
(Blue Note)
Recorded August 3, 1964
Released July 1965
"Ju Ju," recorded in 1964 and released in 1965, stands as a testament to Wayne Shorter's brilliance in the jazz world. Serving as a departure from Coltrane's more avant-garde direction, the album features a stellar lineup with Cotrane associates McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, and Reggie Workman. Shorter's saxophone artistry, evident in tracks like the jazz waltz "JuJu" and the introspective "Deluge," showcases Shorter's compositional depth and improvisational skill. The album captures a transitional period in jazz. With its unique compositions and performances, Ju Ju remains a cornerstone of Shorter's discography, blending tradition and innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of jazz.
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