‘Celebration Volume 1’ marks the beginning of a special series curated by the jazz legend Wayne Shorter, showcasing extraordinary live jazz recordings from his prolific career. This album features a stunning 2014 performance by Shorter’s renowned quartet, including pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade, recorded live at the Stockholm Jazz Festival.
The setlist is a captivating journey through some of Shorter’s most celebrated compositions, such as ‘Zero Gravity’, ‘Smilin’ Through’, ‘Orbits’, ‘Lotus’, and ‘She Moves Through The Fair’. Each track is a testament to the band’s creativity and improvisational prowess, making it one of the top jazz albums for music lovers.
Track Listing:
- 1. Zero Gravity to the 15th Dimension
- 2. Smilin’ Through
- 3. Zero Gravity to the 11th Dimension
- 4. Zero Gravity to the 12th Dimension
- 5. Zero Gravity – Unbound
- 6. Orbits
- 7. Edge of the World (End Title)
- 8. Zero Gravity to the 90th Dimension
- 9. Lotus
- 10. She Moves Through the Fair
Jessica Sims PhD (verified owner) –
This album is a masterpiece! Wayne Shorter’s genius shines through every track. A must-have for any jazz enthusiast!
Bruce Robles (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this live recording! The energy from the Stockholm Jazz Festival is infectious. Highly recommend it for those wanting to explore the best live jazz albums to buy.
Dawn Ortiz (verified owner) –
Wayne Shorter does it again! Celebration Volume 1 is a brilliant collection of his live performances. You can really feel the passion in each note.