With such titles as "The All Seeing Eye," "Genesis," "Chaos," "Face of the Deep," and "Mephistopheles," it is clear from the start that the music on this CD reissue is not basic bop and blues. Wayne Shorter (who composed four of the five originals) picked an all-star cast (trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, altoist James Spaulding, trombonist Grachan Moncur III, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Joe Chambers, along with brother Alan Shorter on flügelhorn for the final song) to perform and interpret the dramatic selections, and their brand of controlled freedom has plenty of subtle surprises. This is stimulating music that still sounds fresh over three decades later. -
by Scott Yanow, AMGArtist: Wayne Shorter
Album: The All Seeing Eye
Year: 1965
Quality:
eac-flac, log, cue, artw.Label: Blue Note (1999)
Total time: 44:21
Tracks:1. The All Seeing Eye (Wayne Shorter) 10:32
2. Genesis (Wayne Shorter) 11:44
3. Chaos (Wayne Shorter) 6:55
4. Face Of The Deep (Wayne Shorter) 5:29
5. Mephistopheles (Alan Shorter) 9:38
Personnel:Wayne Shorter (Tenor Saxophone)
Freddie Hubbard (Trumpet and Flugelhorn)
Grachan Moncur III (Trombone)
James Spaulding (Alto Saxophone)
Herbie Hancock (Piano)
Ron Carter (Double Bass)
Joe Chambers (Drums)
Alan Shorter (Flugelhorn) - 5
