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Speak No Evil
Jazz · 1965 · 4 tracks

Speak No Evil

Wayne Shorter

A masterclass in dark, mystical post-bop. Shorter’s compositions blend eerie melodicism with sophisticated modal structures for a quintessential midnight experience.

1965 · Time Life

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Speak No Evil is the definitive sound of a jazz master stepping into a shadow-filled, mystical realm. It is an album that feels less like a performance and more like a nocturnal ritual, where every note from Wayne Shorter's tenor saxophone carries the weight of a riddle. The music is deeply cerebral, yet it possesses a soulful, bluesy undercurrent that keeps it grounded in human emotion. It is the perfect companion for the hours when the world is quiet and the mind begins to wander into its own complex labyrinths.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
01
Witch Hunt
8:11
02
Fee‐Fi‐Fo‐Fum
5:54
03
Dance Cadaverous
6:45
06
Wild Flower
6:03
Moments Worth Listening For
The haunting, slow-motion horn unison that opens the title track, creating an immediate sense of dread and wonder.
Elvin Jones' explosive yet controlled drum fills on Witch Hunt that propel the melody into a higher gear.
The tender, breathy saxophone delivery on the ballad Infant Eyes, which feels like a private confession.
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