Moto Grosso Feio

Moto Grosso Feio
Studio album by Wayne Shorter
Released	August 1974[1]
Recorded	April 3, 1970 or August 26, 1970 A&R Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:22
Label	Blue Note BN-LA014-G
Producer	Duke Pearson
Wayne Shorter chronology
Super Nova (1969) Moto Grosso Feio (1970) Odyssey of Iska (1970)

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.

Reception

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Wayne Shorter except as indicated.

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

• Wayne Shorter — soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• John McLaughlin — 12 string guitar
• Chick Corea — marimba, drums, percussion
• Ron Carter — bass, cello
• Dave Holland — acoustic guitar, bass
• Miroslav Vitouš — bass (uncredited on album cover but mentioned as part of sessions in liner notes)
• Micheline Pelzer (credited as Michelin Prell) — drums, percussion

References

1. Billboard Sept 7, 1974
2. Wayne Shorter discography accessed August 3, 2011.
3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 3, 2011.