High Life is the sixteenth studio album by Wayne Shorter, released in 1995 on Verve Records. It was Shorter's first album for the Verve label after leaving Columbia Records, and marked a return to a more electric and contemporary sound, blending jazz with elements of funk, R&B, and world music.
The album was produced by Shorter himself and featured notable musicians such as keyboardist and frequent collaborator Patrice Rushen, guitarist David Gilmore, bassist Alphonso Johnson, and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington. Recording took place at A&M Studios in Los Angeles and Right Track Recording in New York.
High Life received positive reviews and won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1996. The title track, 'High Life', became a hit on contemporary jazz charts, and the album is considered a highlight in Shorter's later career, showcasing his ability to blend accessible melodies with sophisticated improvisation.