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Speak No EvilWayne Shorter
Jazz · 1960s

Speak No Evil — 1965

Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter
Released 1965Jazz
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Reviewed by Callum Ashworth, 247 Album Verdict

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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