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.

Moto Grosso Feio
Studio album by Wayne Shorter
Released	August 1974[1]
Recorded	April 3, 1970, or August 26, 1970
Studio	A & R, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:22
Label	Blue Note BN-LA014-G
Producer	Duke Pearson
Wayne Shorter chronology
Second Genesis (1974) Moto Grosso Feio (1974) Native Dancer (1975)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated that "the music (which is influenced by early fusion) has its interesting moments although it often wanders".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Wayne Shorter except where noted.

1. "Moto Grosso Feio" – 12:30
2. "Montezuma" – 7:53
3. "Antigua" – 5:25
4. "Vera Cruz" (Milton Nascimento) – 5:12
5. "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 (uncredited on album cover but mentioned as part of sessions in liner notes)
• Micheline Pelzer (credited as Michelin Prell) — drums, percussion