Speak No Evil | Wayne Shorter

The next chapter in the Shablul series of master albums is dedicated to Wayne Shorter's "Speak No Evil," one of his pinnacle works and a significant masterpiece in jazz history. A dream quintet will perform the album according to the best tradition of the series. Shorter recorded the album on Christmas Eve 1964, a decisive year in his career during which he recorded three albums that became classics, joined Miles Davis' legendary quintet, and established himself as one of the most original and influential composers in jazz history. At Rudy Van Gelder's studio, he arrived with a dream lineup: Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Elvin Jones on drums. But it wasn't just the list of musicians that turned "Speak No Evil" into a masterpiece. In six original compositions, Shorter created a mysterious and imaginative sound world, combining beautiful melodies, rich harmonies, and vast space for freedom and communication between the musicians. Tracks like "Witch Hunt," "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum," and "Infant Eyes" have become modern standards over the years. Shorter's unique writing continues to influence generations of jazz composers and musicians to this day. Like the music, the album cover also became a classic. The blurred figure on the cover seems like a memory, a dream, or a ghost - an image that perfectly accompanies Shorter's compositions, moving between mystery and poetry, freedom and restraint. Many consider "Speak No Evil" not only a masterpiece album but a complete work of art, one where its sound and visual image have become inseparable. Saxophonist Eyal Hai, one of the prominent musicians of the new Israeli jazz generation, will lead the tribute performance. A graduate with honors from the Global Jazz Institute in Berklee, Hai worked for years in New York, where he established an independent label and created original music that garnered millions of listens. Along his journey, he has played with leading musicians from Israel and abroad, including the pianist Danilo Perez, Wayne Shorter's long-time musical partner. Pianist and creator Omri Mor, one of the most esteemed international musicians in our region, has joyfully joined the project. It's intriguing to see how Mor's unique musical language, combining jazz with North African influences, Arabic music, flamenco, and classical music, will impact the ensemble's interpretation of Shorter's work. Other jazz powerhouses in the ensemble include trumpeter Arad Yiny, bassist Guy Levy, and drummer Jonathan Rosen. An evening not to be missed.

Eyal Hai - Alto Saxophone
Arad Yiny - Trumpet
Omri Mor - Piano
Guy Levy - Bass
Jonathan Rosen - Drums