Speak No Evil is a landmark 1964 recording by saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, released on the legendary Blue Note Records label. Widely regarded as one of the finest albums in jazz history, it stands as a definitive statement in Shorter's catalog and a cornerstone of the genre as a whole. The album features an extraordinary lineup of musicians, including Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums.
The music masterfully blends hard bop and modal jazz into something deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant, with Shorter's tenor saxophone leading the ensemble through compositions that feel both adventurous and immediately accessible. Tracks like "Infant Eyes" and the title track showcase his gift for melodic invention and harmonic sophistication, while the full album maintains a mysterious, after-midnight mood that is entirely its own. For anyone serious about jazz, Speak No Evil is simply essential listening.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Blue Note
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 09/25/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Witch Hunt
A2. Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
A3. Dance Cadaverous
B1. Speak No Evil
B2. Infant Eyes
B3. Wild Flower
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