This 1987 Columbia Records release, Phantom Navigator, finds Shorter venturing into a more polished, contemporary jazz sound that incorporates elements of R&B and funk.
- Phantom Navigator was produced by Marcus Miller, who also plays bass and guitar on the album.
- The album features a prominent role for keyboardist Patrice Rushen, contributing synthesizers and piano.
- The song "Endangered Species" from this album was later re-recorded by Shorter for his 1995 Blue Note release Highlife.
Wayne Shorter is a titan of post-bop and jazz fusion, a composer and saxophonist whose work fundamentally shaped modern jazz. In 1987, he was a lauded elder statesman of jazz, exploring new sonic territories after a prolific period with Weather Report and a celebrated solo career.
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