Odyssey of Iska

by Wayne Shorter

Overview

On August 26, 1970, Wayne Shorter recorded two separate albums for Blue Note (the other one is Moto Grosso Feio), his final projects for the label. For this set, Shorter doubles on tenor and soprano, utilizing a double rhythm section comprised of vibraphonist Dave Friedman, guitarist Gene Bertoncini, both Ron Carter and Cecil McBee on basses, drummers Billy Hart and Alphonse Mouzon, and percussionist Frank Cuomo. On the verge of joining Weather Report (referred to in the liner notes as "Weather Forecast"), it is not surprising that Shorter's originals include titles such as "Wind," "Storm," and "Calm." These moody works were never covered by other jazz players but they work quite well in this context, launching melancholy flights by Shorter. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	07/05/2024
Label:	Blue Note Records
UPC:	0602438963607
Rank:	21524

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Wayne Shorter   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Alphonse Mouzon   Guest Artist,Drums
Billy Hart   Guest Artist,Drums
Cecil McBee   Guest Artist,Bass
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass
Frank Cuomo   Percussion,Drums
Gene Bertoncini   Guitar
David Friedman   Marimba,Vibraphone

Technical Credits

Robert Thomas   Composer
Duke Pearson   Producer
Leonard Feather   Liner Notes
Wayne Shorter   Composer,Liner Notes