Moto Grosso Feio is the thirteenth album by Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1970 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1974. The album features four originals by Shorter and an arrangement of "Vera Cruz" by Milton Nascimento. Some of the musicians include guitarist John McLaughlin, bassist/cellist Ron Carter, bassist Dave Holland, and drummers Jack DeJohnette and Micheline Pelzer.

Moto Grosso Feio
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1974[1]
RecordedApril 3, 1970, or August 26, 1970
StudioA & R, New York City
GenreJazz
Length42:22
LabelBlue Note
BN-LA014-G
ProducerDuke Pearson
Wayne Shorter chronology
Second Genesis
(1974)
Moto Grosso Feio
(1974)
Native Dancer
(1975)

Reception

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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".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]

Track listing

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Billboard September 7, 1974.
  2. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Wayne Shorter - Moto Grosso Feio (rec. 1970, rel. 1974) album review, credits & releases. Accessed August 3, 2011.
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