Wayne Shorter - Second Genesis (1974) [2006]

The second of tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter's three Vee Jay LPs, Second Genesis has five of Shorter's quirky originals plus the obscure "The Ruby and the Pearl" (from a '50s movie) and a pair of standards. Joined by a particularly strong rhythm section (pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Art Blakey), Shorter sounds quite distinctive on the advanced hard bop material.

Tracks:

1 Ruby And The Pearl
2 Pay As You Go
3 Second Genesis
4 Mister Chairman
5 Tenderfoot
6 Albatross
7 Getting To Know You
8 I Didn't Know What Time It Was

Personnel:

Wayne Shorter - tenor sax
Cedar Walton - piano
Bob Cranshow - bass
Art Blakey - drums