"Black Nile" from Wayne Shorter's 1964 album Night Dreamer showcases his innovative jazz composition style. The track blends traditional and modern elements, following a 32-bar AABA form in D minor with complex harmonies. Shorter’s and Lee Morgan’s solo navigates the piece’s narrative, with Tyner and Jones adding dynamic intensity. Elvin Jones's powerful drumming, noted for its polyrhythms and swing, provides "severe turbulence" during his solo, enhancing the track’s depiction of a river's journey. Born in 1927, Elvin Jones grew up in a musical family and became a prominent jazz drummer after moving to New York in 1955. His tenure with John Coltrane from 1960-1966 was pivotal, after which he led his own ensembles and influenced future generations through his performances and teaching until he died in 2004.
Wayne Shorter https://youtu.be/8OxrGVPBzZM?si=LKeV8qGknf7mYe3m
Jeff Tain Watts https://youtu.be/8OxrGVPBzZM?si=LKeV8qGknf7mYe3m
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