Described by The New York Times' Ben Ratliff as the greatest improviser/composer of all time, and with 21 Grammy nominations and 11 wins, the late Wayne Shorter and his quintet are now available for the first time in a superbly high-quality stereo soundboard recording! The legendary Miles Davis quintet explored acoustic jazz to its very limits, reaching a level that no one else could ever achieve. Shorter and Davis often talked. One day, Davis asked, "Hey, Wayne, do you ever get tired of playing music that sounds like music?" Before Shorter could respond, Davis replied, "I know what you mean." Shorter later commented on this exchange, "Miles was answering his own question. It means that we are entering an age where we must face the unknown, the unexpected. We must confront situations we've never seen before." There's no doubt that Shorter's time with Miles, a man known for prioritizing spiritual creativity over technical finesse and never playing the same thing twice, was cultivated during his time with Miles. This same mindset was shared by Herbie, Tony, and Ron. The music created by this miraculous encounter between these geniuses, each possessing technical and musical talent, was Miles's Golden Quintet. Decades later, he would once again take on the challenge of creating a new acoustic jazz sound, this time as leader. The catalyst for this was his encounter with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade, all of whom possessed extraordinary talents. As a result, Shorter dedicated his life to this quartet, and with its unwavering members, they achieved a new creation that truly surpassed Miles Davis's golden quintet. Its profound world is not easily understood, but that's why you'll never tire of listening to it. This is the ultimate title, a one-of-a-kind, authentic jazz experience, recorded almost entirely on the label's own meticulously mastered, high-quality stereo soundboard, from Shorter's supreme quartet's April 27, 2007, performance at Victoria Hall in Geneva, Switzerland! The concert featured several pieces performed in a medley format as "Suites 1 and 2," showcasing the quartet's characteristic free improvisation at incredible heights. While each piece has a title, its form evolves rapidly, creating a sense of excitement as if listening to a new piece, often betraying expectations in a positive way. The power of the improvisations generated on the spot is simply overwhelming. It's no exaggeration to say that this same sensation is a true joy of jazz, forgotten since the days of Miles Davis's golden quintet and the Coltrane Quartet. Don't miss this big title, captured on an undeniably high-quality stereo soundboard, featuring the confident performance of Shorter's supreme quartet, a deeply intriguing and truly captivating experience of jazz music!
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