On August 26, 1970,
Wayne Shorter recorded two separate albums for Blue Note (the other one is
Moto Grosso Feio), his final projects for the label. For this set,
Shorter doubles on tenor and soprano, utilizing a double rhythm section comprised of vibraphonist
Dave Friedman, guitarist
Gene Bertoncini, both
Ron Carter and
Cecil McBee on basses, drummers
Billy Hart and
Alphonse Mouzon, and percussionist
Frank Cuomo. On the verge of joining
Weather Report (referred to in the liner notes as "Weather Forecast"), it is not surprising that
Shorter's originals include titles such as "Wind," "Storm," and "Calm." These moody works were never covered by other jazz players but they work quite well in this context, launching melancholy flights by
Shorter. ~ Scott Yanow