Elegant, mysterious post-bop with an all-star band, balancing accessibility and depth. Beautifully composed. A Blue Note classic. Released in 1965, it set the tone for everything that followed.
On vinyl: Originals are widely faked and graded inconsistently — stick with a trusted reissue.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Infant Eyes on Best 1960s Jazz Songs
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More from Wayne Shorter — where to go next
If you have Speak No Evil, these are the Wayne Shorter records worth reaching for next.
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Speak No Evil1965 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Juju1965 · JazzClassic
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Adam's Apple1967 · JazzClassic
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