Moto Grosso Feio

Wayne Shorter's visionary 1970s masterpiece captures a transformative moment in jazz history. This album showcases Shorter's evolution from his celebrated work with Art Blakey and Miles Davis, now infused with Brazilian rhythms, modal exploration, and spiritual depth. Featuring an all-star ensemble—John McLaughlin on 12-string guitar, Chick Corea on marimba and percussion, Dave Holland and Miroslav Vitous on bass, and Ron Carter on cello—the record pulses with fearless creativity and open-minded collaboration. Complex, flowing compositions including a stunning rendition of Milton Nascimento's "Vera Cruz," alongside "Antiqua," "Iska," and "Montezuma," reveal Shorter's restless innovation and the boundless possibilities of contemporary jazz.