Moto Grosso Feio is the thirteenth album by Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1970 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1974. The album features four originals by Shorter and an arrangement of "Vera Cruz" by Milton Nascimento. Some of the musicians include guitarist John McLaughlin, bassist/cellist Ron Carter, bassist Dave Holland, and drummers Jack DeJohnette and Micheline Pelzer.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating that "the music (which is influenced by early fusion) has its interesting moments although it often wanders".

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Track listing

All compositions by Wayne Shorter except where noted.

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"Moto Grosso Feio" – 12:30

"Montezuma" – 7:53

"Antigua" – 5:25

"Vera Cruz" (Milton Nascimento) – 5:12

"Iska" – 11:22

Personnel

Wayne Shorter — soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone

John McLaughlin — 12-string guitar

Chick Corea — marimba, drums, percussion

Ron Carter — bass, cello

Dave Holland — acoustic guitar, bass

Jack DeJohnette — drums, thumb piano

Miroslav Vitouš — bass (uncredited on album cover but mentioned as part of sessions in liner notes) Micheline Pelzer (credited as Michelin Prell) — drums, percussion

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References

External links

Wayne Shorter - Moto Grosso Feio (rec. 1970, rel. 1974) album releases & credits at Discogs Wayne Shorter - Moto Grosso Feio (rec. 1970, rel. 1974) album to be listened on Spotify

1974 albums

Blue Note Records albums

Wayne Shorter albums

Albums produced by Duke Pearson