Wayne Shorter/Tokyo,Japan 1996

In 1996, after the release of the Grammy-winning album “High Life,” Shorter came to Japan for the sixth time in September 1996. This is the definitive recording of the first day’s live performance at Tokyo Blue Note in September 1996, with high-quality audience sound. The band ensemble is of a convincing quality, and the balance, scale, and depth of the sound can be felt. The members who backed Shorter were Alphonso Johnson, who is popular for his funky style, on bass, Jim Beard, who has been friends with Shorter for a long time, on keyboards, and Rodney Holmes, who has many maniac fans, on drums. They were a talented group that was called the strongest at the time! What should be noted is that Alphonso Johnson’s bass and Rodney Holmes’ rhythm section are simply overwhelming. Live at Blue Note, Tokyo 09/03/1996 1.Introduction 2.Valse Triste 3.Maya 4.Pandora Awakened 5.Over Shadow Hill Way 6.Endanfered Species Wayne Shorter(ts, ss) David Gilmour(g) Alphonso Johnson(b) Jim Beard(keyb) Rodney Holmes(dr)