Wayne Shorter's Juju reveals the depths of modal jazz.
As the mysterious title suggests, this work fuses African spirituality with jazz improvisation. The melodies spun by Shorter's tenor saxophone create a simple yet deeply meditative world. The groove born from a close dialogue with the rhythm section opened up new possibilities for modern jazz.
A:
1)
Juju
2)
Deluge
3)
House Of Jade
B:
1)
Mahjong
2)
Yes Or No
3)
Twelve More Bars To Go
Piano - McCoy Tyner
Tenor Saxophone, Written-By - Wayne Shorter
Bass - Reginald Workman
Drums - Elvin Jones
Recorded By [Recording By] - Rudy Van Gelder
Mastered By [LP Mastering] - Kevin Gray
Lacquer Cut By - KPG
Liner Notes - Nat Hentoff
Photography By [Cover Photo], Cover [Cover Photo], Design - Reid Miles