Moto Grosso Feio

Moto Grosso Feio is the thirteenth album by Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1970 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1974.[2] The album features four originals by Shorter and an arrangement of "Vera Cruz" by Milton Nascimento.

Moto Grosso Feio
Studio album by
Wayne Shorter
ReleasedAugust 1974[1]
RecordedApril 3, 1970, or August 26, 1970[2]
StudioA&R Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
Length42:22
LabelBlue Note
BN-LA014-G
ProducerDuke Pearson
Wayne Shorter chronology
Super Nova
(1969)		 Moto Grosso Feio
(1974)		 Odyssey of Iska
(1970)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating that "the music (which is influenced by early fusion) has its interesting moments although it often wanders".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
JazzMusicArchives.com[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Wayne Shorter except where noted.

  1. "Moto Grosso Feio" – 12:30
  2. "Montezuma" – 7:53
  3. "Antigua" – 5:25
  4. "Vera Cruz" (Milton Nascimento) – 5:12
  5. "Iska" – 11:22

Personnel

References
  1. Billboard September 7, 1974.
  2. Wayne Shorter discography. www.JazzDisco.org. Accessed August 3, 2011.
  3. Yanow, Scott. Wayne Shorter - Moto Grosso Feio (rec. 1970, rel. 1974) album review, credits & releases. Accessed August 3, 2011.
  4. Trane, Sean. Wayne Shorter - Moto Grosso Feio (rec. 1970, rel. 1974) album review. www.JazzMusicArchives.com. November 25, 2011.
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