Wayne Shorter- Speak No Evil (Blue Note Records)Â
Released June 1966. Recorded December 24, 1964.
Speak No Evil is a landmark jazz album by saxophonist Wayne Shorter. The album features original Wayne Shorter compositions and a stellar lineup, including Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Elvin Jones. Shorter's compositions, characterized by clear melodies and lush chord structures, serve as a platform for the musicians' virtuosity and improvisational prowess. Each track showcases the group's cohesive interplay and individual brilliance, resulting in a timeless recording that continues to be celebrated as one of Shorter's masterpieces and a defining work of the hard bop era.