Moto Grosso Feio
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| Released | August 1974[1] | |||
| Recorded | April 3, 1970, or August 26, 1970[2] | |||
| Studio | A&R Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:22 | |||
| Label | Blue Note BN-LA014-G | |||
| Producer | Duke Pearson | |||
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Moto Grosso Feio is the thirteenth album by Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1970 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1974.[2] The album features four originals by Shorter and an arrangement of "Vera Cruz" by Milton Nascimento.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating that "the music (which is influenced by early fusion) has its interesting moments although it often wanders".[3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| JazzMusicArchives.com | [4] |
Track listing
All compositions by Wayne Shorter except where noted.
- "Moto Grosso Feio" – 12:30
- "Montezuma" – 7:53
- "Antigua" – 5:25
- "Vera Cruz" (Milton Nascimento) – 5:12
- "Iska" – 11:22
Personnel
- Wayne Shorter — soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
- John McLaughlin — 12 string guitar
- Chick Corea — marimba, drums, percussion
- Ron Carter — bass, cello
- Dave Holland — acoustic guitar, bass
- Miroslav Vitouš — bass (uncredited on album cover but mentioned as part of sessions in liner notes)
- Micheline Pelzer (credited as Michelin Prell) — drums, percussion
References
- ^ Billboard September 7, 1974.
- ^ a b Wayne Shorter discography. www.JazzDisco.org. Accessed August 3, 2011.
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Wayne Shorter - Moto Grosso Feio (rec. 1970, rel. 1974) album review, credits & releases. Accessed August 3, 2011.
- ^ Trane, Sean. Wayne Shorter - Moto Grosso Feio (rec. 1970, rel. 1974) album review. www.JazzMusicArchives.com. November, 25 2011.