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NATIVE DANCER was Shorter's first collaboration with Brazilian superstar Milton Nascimento, and helped introduce Nascimento to American audiences.
Digitally remastered by Debra Parkinson (CBS Records Studio, New York).
This is part of the Columbia Contemporary Jazz Masters series.
This album is a rare gem. A lush Brazilian-jazz hybrid, it was released in the midst of Wayne Shorter's tenure with Weather Report, after an astounding run of inventive post-bop releases for the Blue Note label in the '60s. Five of the nine tracks were written by Milton Nascimento, and NATIVE DANCER's success on its release in 1975 served to introduce this fine Brazilian singer/composer to an American audience.
The aptness of the pairing of these two musicians is readily apparent on a tune such as "Tarde," where Nascimento's vocal phrasing mirrors Shorter's saxophone. The ensemble is equally inspired, with Herbie Hancock as adept at the propulsive funkiness of "Beauty and the Beast" as the luxurious reveries of "Miracle of the Fishes." One of several essential titles by Wayne Shorter, NATIVE DANCER offers constant and layered delights from start to finish.
Recorded at Village Recorders, Los Angeles, California on September 12, 1974. Includes liner notes by Bill Milkowski.
Personnel: Wayne Shorter (soprano & tenor saxophones); Milton Nascimento (vocals); Herbie Hancock, Airto Moreira, Dave McDaniel, Roberto Silva, Wagner Tiso, Jay Graydon, Dave Amaro.
Good service This was an easy co to deal with. Service was quick and correct. Submitted by gcronk (Berkeley, CA USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
LYRICAL,BEAUTIFUL,VARIED,ACCESSIBLE From the plaintive vocal to start the CD to the sweet tone of Wayne's sax to complete it, this is wonderful Latin-esque jazz that is timeless---Why couldn't all the bland "smooth jazz" of today have some creativity and beauty like this? Milton Nascimento's voice and Wayne Shorter's sax fit so well together, and Herbie Hancock's melodic and solid piano helps them tell stories.
The remastered quality sound of this CD is warm and very clear--worth every penny!!!
Submitted by THERYUGO (TAMPA FLORIDA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Fabulous music! Wayne Shorter at his best! Submitted by Stacie (New York, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Brilliant! I would define it as universal music. All that is good is there: Jazz, ballad, funk, pop, brazilian music, eastern music,etc,etc,etc...The perfect recipe.
Wayne in great shape leads a great band featuring Milton Nascimento, the most beautiful voice in the world and a gifted composer.
Also Herbie Hancock (piano), Robertinho Silva (dr), Wagner Tiso (organ) among other great musicians.
Just listen to it!
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