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Why didn't Wayne Shorter save "Footprints" for a Blue Note album


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Not sure I understand the question?

He did it on Adam's Apple, which was recorded 7-8 months before Miles Smiles.

Miles Smiles was released first, but Wayne had nothing to do with that.

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Another question: "Footprints" seemed to very quickly become a standard part of other bands' books. But, outside of Wayne and Miles, who was the first musician to record a version of the tune? This one by Herbie Mann is pretty early, but how early, I wonder...

 

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The earliest recording after Shorter and Miles could be one by the British Ray Russell Quartet, recorded February 1968, LP "Turn Circle", CBS/Realm 52586.

Next is indeed Herbie Mann.

The Lord Disco next lists a recording by the German group Bop Cats, recorded March or July 1969.

Next was one by Big John Patton, October 1970, that remained unissued till the CD era (Memphis To New York Spirit), George Coleman plays on this one.

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10 minutes ago, mikeweil said:

The earliest recording after Shorter and Miles could be one by the British Ray Russell Quartet, recordd February 1968, LP "Turn Circle", CBS/Realm 52586.

Next is indeed Herbie Mann.

The Lord Disco next lists a recording by the German group Bop Cats, recorded March or July 1969.

Next was one by Big John Patton, October 1970, that remained unissued till the CD era (Memphis To New York Spirit), George Coleman plays on this one.

Thanks Mike. Was not familiar with that Ray Russell recording. Nice!

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