Wayne Shorter - Odyssey Of Iska (Vinyl LP)

Wayne Shorter – Odyssey Of Iska is an album by saxophonist Wayne Shorter on Blue Note, recorded on August 26, 1970 at A&R Studios in New York and produced by Duke Pearson; the original (BST 84363) was released in 1971. Shorter plays an open, atmospheric suite with two bassists (Ron Carter, Cecil McBee), two drummers (Billy Hart, Alphonse Mouzon), percussion, guitar and vibraphone; the title refers to his daughter Iska, born around the time of the session. Shortly afterwards Shorter co-founded Weather Report. This copy is a 1978 French reissue (cat. no. BSTF 84363).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Blue Note BSTF 84363
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: FR reissue
• Country: France
• Year of this pressing: 1978 (original: 1971)
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Post bop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Wind (Wayne Shorter)
2. Storm (Wayne Shorter)
3. Calm (Wayne Shorter)

Side B

1. De Pois Do Amor, O Vazio (After Love, Emptiness) (Bobby Thomas)
2. Joy (Wayne Shorter)

Personnel

Wayne Shorter (tenor and soprano saxophone), David Friedman (vibraphone, marimba), Gene Bertoncini (guitar), Ron Carter, Cecil McBee (bass), Billy Hart, Alphonse Mouzon (drums), Frank Cuomo (drums, percussion). Producer: Duke Pearson. Recorded August 26, 1970 at A&R Studios, New York.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released in the US in 1971. This copy is a 1978 French reissue, cat. no. BSTF 84363.

Who or what is Iska?
Iska is Wayne Shorter's daughter, born around the time of the session. The pieces Wind, Storm, Calm and Joy form a kind of musical journey.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Wayne Shorter records?
Yes, for example Wayne Shorter – Speak No Evil. More titles are in our Jazz collection.