Joy Ryder


Joy Ryder is the eighteenth album by saxophonist Wayne Shorter released on Columbia in 1988.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2 stars stating "Wayne Shorter's occasional Columbia records of the 1980's are all disappointments. His compositions lacked the originality and quirkiness of his 1960's work and, although his sound was still very much intact, Shorter's improvisations tend to wander a bit aimlessly. On this album, Shorter is joined by a basic trio and such guest musicians as keyboardists Herbie Hancock and Geri Allen, bassist Darryl Jones and vocalist Dianne Reeves.".

Track listing

All compositions by Wayne Shorter
  1. "Joy Ryder" – 6:39
  2. "Cathay" – 6:25
  3. "Over Shadow Hill Way" – 6:03
  4. "Anthem" – 4:20
  5. "Causeways" – 8:20
  6. "Daredevil" – 6:25
  7. "Someplace Called 'Where'" – 5:20

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