Album: Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter (1965)
Genre: Jazz | Mood: Philosophical
Format: Album

Description: Speak No Evil is the sixth album by Wayne Shorter. It was released in June 1966 by Blue Note Records. The music combines elements of hard bop and modal jazz. The cover shows Wayne Shorter's first wife, Teruka (Irene) Nakagami, whom he met in 1961.

Artist Background: Wayne Shorter (born August 25, 1933; † March 02, 2023 Los Angeles) is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Jazz critic Ben Ratliff of the New York Times has described Shorter as "probably jazz's greatest living small-group composer and a contender for greatest living improviser." Many of Shorter's compositions have become jazz standards. His output has earned worldwide recognition, critical praise and various commendations, including multiple Grammy Awards. He has also received acclai... Part of the American music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the American music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, Philosophical, 1960s, Album

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Speak No Evil is the sixth album by Wayne Shorter. It was released in June 1966 by Blue Note Records. The music combines elements of hard bop and modal jazz. The cover shows Wayne Shorter's first wife, Teruka (Irene) Nakagami, whom he met in 1961.

Speak No Evil

Wayne Shorter

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