S“The word ‘jazz,’ to me, only means I dare you.” Wayne Shorter
There is no straight line between Adam’s Apple and Super Nova. The list of differences between the two albums is long, unsurprising given the radically changing times, when modernist jazz conventions were refracted into new spectra of sounds. However, they share the singular voice of Wayne Shorter, who, within the span of three years, significantly reshaped what was daring in jazz, and would continue to do so throughout the next three years with Weather Report - Bill Shoemaker
Personnel:
Adam's Apple (Tracks 1-6)
Wayne Shorter tenor saxophone
Herbie Hancock piano
Reginald Workman double bass
Joe Chambers drums
Super Nova (Tracks 7-12)
Wayne Shorter soprano saxophone
John McLaughlin quitar (classical guitar*)
Sonny Sharock guitar
Walter Booker classical guitar**
Miroslav Vitous double bass
Jack DeJohnette drums & african thumb piano
Chick Corea drums & vibes
Airto Moreira percussion
Mario Booker vocal**
