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. 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.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated that "the music has its interesting moments although it often wanders".

Track listing

All compositions by Wayne Shorter except where noted.

"Moto Grosso Feio" – 12:30
"Montezuma" – 7:53
"Antigua" – 5:25
"Vera Cruz" – 5:12
"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
Jack DeJohnette — drums, thumb piano
Miroslav Vitouš — bass
Micheline Pelzer — drums, percussion