A warm, melodic post-bop peak, home to 'Footprints'. Beautiful and beloved. A high point. Released in 1967, it's one of Wayne Shorter's later high points.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Footprints on Best Jazz Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Jazz Songs
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More from Wayne Shorter — where to go next
If you have Adam's Apple, these are the Wayne Shorter records worth reaching for next.
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Adam's Apple1967 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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