R I P Wayne Shorter: August 25, 1933 - March 2, 2023

Wayne Shorter, (born August 25, 1933, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.), American musician and composer, a major jazz saxophonist, among the most influential hard-bop and modal musicians and a pioneer of jazz-rock fusion music.
Shorter studied at New York University (B.M.E., 1956) and served in the U.S. Army (1956-58). He spent brief periods in the Horace Silver quintet (1956) and the Maynard Ferguson big band (1958) before his first major association, with Art Blakey’s hard-bop Jazz Messengers (1959-63). He joined Miles Davis’s modal jazz quintet as a tenor saxophonist in 1964 and stayed with him during Davis’s early fusion music experiments, leaving in 1970 as a soprano saxophonist.
Throughout the 1970s and much of the ’80s, Shorter and keyboard player Joe Zawinul together led Weather Report, a fusion band that explored an uncommon variety of sound colours. He returned frequently to the tenor saxophone and in later years led his own fusion music groups.
Shorter’s improvising was always notable for its great harmonic and rhythmic sophistication. His early tenor saxophone solos, inspired by Sonny Rollins, featured rare formal unity using thematic improvisation techniques, often with drama and humour (“Afrique,” “High Modes”). A growing concern with lyricism resulted in considerable stylistic revision and the use of more diffuse forms by the mid-1960s; much of his playing suggested a reinterpretation of John Coltrane’s style. His early soprano saxophone work, including the Super Nova album (1969), is especially notable for its melodic flow. A prolific composer, Shorter wrote many of his finest songs for the Blakey and Davis groups, including “Lester Left Town,” “Ping Pong,” “Children of the Night,” and “Footprints.”
Shorter continued to perform into the early 21st century, and his later albums included Atlantis (1985), High Life (1995), Without a Net (2013), and Emanon (2018); the last two were among several that featured the quartet of Shorter, Danilo Pérez (piano), John Patitucci (bass), and Brian Blade (drums). Shorter received more than 10 Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement award in 2015. He was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2018.
Wayne Shorter died on March 2, 2023 after a long illness, He was 89.
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[@Kentainmb]

We lost a legend today and he will be dearly, dearly missed. May he rest in peace. What an influence he's had, and continues to have on music. Thank you Wayne!

[@jamesgibson-ec2nf]

He surely rests in peace, don't be afraid.

[@normallove1056]

Mr. Shorter was without doubt unique, one of a kind, a brilliant composer also.When you factor in the pioneering he and Zawinul created,add their influence on so many ensembles..Whew!He accomplished more than 5-10 men's share of building something eternally relevant that brings Great Joy to humans.Thanks for his life.Peace!

[@leetotty7703]

Well said, his soul is free...

[@rossminet]

So many great compositions!

[@jospinthompson4294]

Indeed he was. 🎷

[@Marcosls2015]

His genius is also perpetuated in his association with Milton Nascimento and some of the most beautiful sax solos in Brazilian popular music! R.I.P Master!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Native Dancer!

[@sknmwms6516]

One of the GOAT! REST IN POWER IN THAT BIG BAND IN THE SKY!

[@stimpy1226]

R.I.P. Wayne Shorter. One of the true innovators in Jazz history.

[@Gmuns1]

Truly a sad day. The loss of a living legend. RIP Wayne Shorter. Your influence will continue for many many years.

[@theotheranswer]

Forever!

[@fernandoromeroayala2062]

RIP Wayne Shorter.

[@michaelpedicinjr]

I'm crying! What a loss for the world!

[@antoniog2854]

Thanks for the wonderful memorial.... 💔

[@miltonfelix3839]

I Will take my alto and play his tunes. Just play, and think in him. My hommage for him. Thanks wayne.

[@robertmiles3362]

You are my inspiration, you was the one to inspire me to write music... R.I.P Wayne Forever. BOB MILES

[@geowilliams8915]

Wayne Shorter. There is no substitute. RIP.

[@DiskoSound__DiscoBaia]

RIP Mr. Wayne , Giant of Jazz Music 🙏🏽

[@turbo1234ist]

A truly great player, genius, brilliant. His work in Weather Report was wonderful beyond words. Thank you for giving so much Wayne, you left us all with so much! RIP! We miss you!

[@nyjazzman]

Another innovator gone, but I think of all the great music he gave us. What a life he had!

[@0SW13]

NOOO 😭 I'm only listening to Wayne Shorter for the rest of the day. RIP

[@davidcomidi5516]

so sad 😢

[@bobboscarato1313]

Pretty impressive and expressive musician! The whole group rocks!

[@fabianmartin7126]

He won't be forgotten. Not ever.

[@garysykes3535]

Wayne Shorter was a Grand Sax Master that played with some of the very best Musicians in the world.He will be truly missed!!!!

[@richtraube2241]

So much great music. RIP. Thanks for the remembrances.

[@musicforheadphones2731]

Wayne was my favorite jazz composer. RIP Mr Shorter you are loved

[@shankarlakshmanan6167]

Thank you for the music, Sir🙏 Thank you for leaving behind your footprints… forever.🙏

[@rcm2476]

RIP Wayne, you did extremely well with your time on earth we already miss you and always will.

[@hartleycwhite]

Truly one of my favourite musicians and person. One of Americas greatest composers and Saxophonist. R.I.P. Wayne Shorter

[@jazzdude7014]

Thanks Wayne for all the joy.... RIP!

[@sapwood]

Thank you for posting this brief, thoughtful eulogy.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@herbbaasch885]

The jazz world, and the world was blessed to have Wayne Shorter for all these many years. So many artists have gone too soon. His music will endure, his spirit will inspire music musicians yet to come. I'm grateful he shared his gift with us.

[@reginaldlewis4236]

Its like I lost a brother, all my life Its been Wayne Shorter. What a great musician, and a great person!

[@albertbrown359]

A beautiful soul is transitioning into his Eternal journey.

[@walterhayley7252]

It seems that lately, at the age of 72, I find a reason to be deeply saddened every week or two. Sometimes I know the exact reason for my sadness, and other times it remains a mystery, just beyond my reach and recognition. The sadness that is visiting me today arrives with no puzzlement at all... thank you Wayne.

[@PatriotSteve]

You lived during an era of greatness. That’s a reason to smile.

[@issiewizzie]

I’m 56 . As I'm witnessing the passing of my favorite jazz artists, who I grew up listening to, I'm reminded of the impermanence of life. It has made me appreciate the present moment more and look at the world with a different perspective. I'm sure they're playing their music in heaven.

[@martinbench3657]

I am afraid this is going to be a pattern of loss

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Walter, this is one of the perils of aging. I'm 73, btw. As the years tick on, we lose our friends, and the cultural icons we embrace. The pace seems to quicken with each year. And then, eventually, we join them.

[@walterhayley7252]

@@JazzVideoGuy , yep, as often as not, we mourn our own approaching departure. However, with departure, there is likely arrival...

[@wendelynmusic]

My first time seeing him live was with Weather Report in their early days. It was an amazing concert. It was like an intense conversation between powerful intellects. I was just in high school. It is one of the reasons I became a musician

[@TomRivieremusic]

Oh too young to die.What a great innovator. Love his playing. Great musician.Lucky to be born growing up listening to him.

[@theproblembelief7549]

Rest in peace. This is a very good eulogy, thank you. I got to his music through the second Miles Davis quartet but he has always made very interesting music.

[@ivettepalacin8599]

Thank you Bret for your much appreciated tribute and love for Wayne 🙏🏽💯❤️

[@hivicar]

Was there anyone more creative and prolific in our lifetimes? Thanks Bret.

[@gmedeiros5748]

That’s a huge loss . What a artist . Amazing and the sound will live forever

[@finnegansiemion3692]

wow, he was 89 but still terribly shocking. probably the most influential and talented saxophonists of all time. rip

[@brucemacdonald876]

RIP Mr. Weird - he's up there with Duke and Monk as a composer, and what a performer, too.

[@freedomofexpression4916]

What a legacy, a true genius, thank you Sir.

[@britishlad5648]

Jazz Saxophonist, “Wayne Shorter,” Rest It Peace!!!

[@derosa1989]

Lovely words, that you for sharing your memories of Mr. Shorter.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@italoop7850]

Modern music without Wayne Shorter wouldn't be the same. He changed so many aspects of composition, innovating and always pushing ahead. I have followed Wayne and his music since early '70s and played a lot of it. No one will replace this kind of eternal musician and we'll miss him. Now he's with Miles, Zawinul, Jaco... jamming hard!!!

[@orochimarukishimoto6509]

Wayne Shorter unsurpassed musical excellence. Tenor saxophonist of absolute brilliance. Wayne Shorter defiantly belongs with the Jazz echelons.

[@besticosjazz]

Tonight we will play a tribute to shorter... infant eyes, here in Cubata. Argentina. RIP, maestro.

[@musicbyfriendsforfriends3311]

Thank you Bret for this notification and tribute. I had known that Wayne was dealing with serious health issues for quite some time. He was an elegant man, a seminal musical voice, and a composer with few equals. RIP .

[@JeffreySaxophoneTallNewton]

Oh no! They kept this hidden for 2 weeks? One of the true giants of tenor and soprano saxophone and Jazz composition and a huge inspiration for my own playing. Horrible news.

[@ikigomez1407]

R.I.P. Thank you Wayne, for everything!

[@troyjones2358]

My favorite I own so many recordings he played on, I was able to see him with Weather Report in 1980. Rest easy Mr. Gone.

[@bluetrane64]

Thank you for your heartfelt tribute to the wonderful artist Wayne Shorter. His spirit and legacy lives. ❤

[@JazzVideoGuy]

You're very welcome

[@wrayven]

Definitely a titan of the tenor sax as well as being a sublime composer.

[@jameskinnaird4173]

Thanks for this outstanding tribute

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jameskinnaird4173]

@@JazzVideoGuy I consider you my most consistently interesting source on You Tube. Admittedly I don't use it a lot but you have posted some fantastic stuff that has meant a great deal to me including this deeply thoughtful and sensitive celebration of the great Wayne Shorter. Love as always.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

@@jameskinnaird4173 Many thanks for the kind words, James. Blessings to your family.

[@clivecolledge4191]

Beautiful words about Wayne Shorter, thank you. And thank you Wayne for such beautiful music.

[@megasoid]

Another musical luminary leaving us. R.I.P. Mr. Shorter. Our lives were better for having you in them.

[@skimanization]

Wow I didn't know about my hero's passing one of the greatest saxophonists/composers who ever lived. He must R.I.P. Thanks for sharing.

[@ivettepalacin8599]

Jesus, I’m so sorry to hear Wayne Shorter just passed. I’m grateful for how active, engaged and respected he remained through his last day on earth. May his spirit continue to soar as he journeys on ❤

[@dave86407]

Amen. I was active as a drummer for 50 years. On the band stand we used to call Wayne`s solos scrambled eggs. I will miss him. This breaks my heart.

[@andrewcharley1893]

​@@dave86407,I remember Art Blakey referring to him as that too,I knew exactly what he meant 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeanloupfoucault8019]

Nam Myoho Rengué Kyo!

[@gregboudreau]

Sad

[@Modernaire]

A giant. You can almost feel a void manifesting itself in music. Like oxygen... became less. I was like no but realized he lived a full life, and his beautiful playing, his reach, his voice, will be greatly missed but forever cherished and appreciated. Herbie's last piano touches, like tears. Beautiful tribute Jazz Video Guy. Thank you Mr. Shorter.

[@zenos.5315]

Truly, enjoyed your music over the years. You will be missed my brother. ❤

[@paistebob3163]

Incredibly touching eulogy.. brought a tear to my eye and I can feel the love and respect here for this great Legend! RIP

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Thank you

[@petman160]

Thank You for Your Playing and Your Music, Wayne! ... incomparable ...

[@williamjackson6705]

So sorry to hear this. He's been a favorite of mine since the Weather Report. Can't believe he's gone. He lived a great life and left many gifts.

[@pennfawn]

Thanks for this video. RIP Wayne.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Thank you.

[@youareveryundude]

this video is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest - sleep well, your music will always be in our hearts and souls...

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Thank you.

[@derrickaf1]

R.I.P. Mr. Shorter you were loved and respected…

[@farflebfarfle]

Such a great video tribute to Wayne. Thank you for sharing this! I can't get enough of Miles' second quintet's recordings. Wayne is just crackling with creativity and energy. Also, Tony Williams is super fun to listen to...

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@massimocarena143]

Oh no! Lost a great Jazz history artist. I pray for Wayne and Family.

[@iancockayne2939]

Progressive, Contemporary and Free, an inspirational force lost but never forgotten …Rest in Peace

[@johnrotring74]

Une véritable figure de l'art du Jazz!, RIP Mr Wayne Shorter 🙏

[@davydspresences6041]

OH WOW, this guy was an amazing musician, thanks for the memories. R.I.P.

[@DK00758]

Rest in peace Wayne and thankyou for your contribution to music you're the greatest.we'll miss you weather man

[@wta4136]

Mr. Wayne Shorter…Thank you so much for the memories and today I will listen to you all day and forevermore! Thank you!💯🎶

[@sonicart1808]

Peace go with you brother.....thanks for your tribute.

[@Mikibyrnepoems]

A genius and a legend, a sad loss to music and the world.

[@joemeyer6876]

Back in 1987, I was in Nadines Music store in LA, checking out the then new Roland GR-50 guitar synth. I was just moving major sevenths all over the guitar neck, and this black man in the horn room was playing along beautifully. When I was putting the guitar away, the salesman came over and said: “You just went 15 minutes with Wayne Shorter and it was great.” It truly was. RIP no ze za no ze zen no ze hokoyo to.

[@gerardcagney1578]

What a great story

[@gerardcagney1578]

Beautiful tribute. Rest in Peace brother

[@sivakumarvakkalanka4938]

Really sorry to hear this. RIP . Am so grateful for `Footprints'/ Speak No Evil/so many, many more songs.

[@adambuczek5878]

We will all miss the Greatest Musician - incredible input in World music !!! R.I.P

[@virgiliomora2904]

A true great of this unique music which I was blessed to come across and absorbed all my life. Wayne is one of those unique musicians of this language.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Well said!

[@virgiliomora2904]

And one its greatest composers

[@usmath1]

Thank you for your footprints, Mr Shorter. You will be missed.

[@mareaumusic]

My condolences to his family. I've been listening to his music as long as I fell in love with Jazz. His compositions are timless and he brought the artform to its highest peaks. May he rest in peace. The planet has lost a friend.

[@romainbertrand253]

That's a very sad news. I'm was listening his music 2 days ago. With and without Miles. This will stay with us.

[@nathanflagg-rl9vz]

Wayne believed life has no beginning nor end, that we merely emerge and transform. His human body may have passed, but his spirit lives on and he will continue to inspire us forever. We love you, Mr. Weird!

[@victorprince299]

I'm so at a major lost of hearing of Mr.Shorter. A major influence. May You RIP. Thank You for All the years of your music...

[@JeromeFe]

RIP great legend. Thanks for your great inspiration Bless you

[@fvazquez64]

All the legends are leaving us to have a real high gig in the sky... RIP Wayne Shorter a great musician...

[@ZTravelDream]

Wonderful words on Wayne from JVG !! ❤thank you

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevinlawrence1212]

One of the greatest composers in the history of jazz. A true living legend.

[@enjoy7024]

Thank you JAZZ VIDEO GUY for letting me know this! I had no idea. I knew him and some of his family personally. I am so touched by this! I am confident that he is at peace and protected! NMRK!

[@raphaelcezarrodrigues636]

RIP, love from Brazil to the family

[@mattesrockt8054]

Now, he can play in the biggest Orchestra in heaven 🎷🙏 R.I.P Wayne.....

[@bobboscarato1313]

Wayne Shorter will be playing with the angels in heaven and also his old friends; RIP.-

[@jimrich4192]

RIP, Wayne...he'll be back jammin with Miles & Trane over in Heaven now. Astonishing musician!!!!

[@BeniRoseMusic]

Man, what a career and life. He blessed us all. RIP Wayne.

[@riddicklinwood6722]

To see Wayne's smile Makes my life worthwhile. His beautiful smile, a soul of a child.

[@ronofficial5958]

Let’s try to keep all of this beautiful music alive!! Jazz was as big as hip hop is today, at its inception. Made a big wave!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Working on it.

[@ronofficial5958]

@@JazzVideoGuy that you are...

[@michaelnorris545]

Rip. Wayne. Your. Music. Thought. Provoking. Easily. Embraced. Your. Mastery. Of. The. Sax. Sublime.

[@johnunderwood3132]

I am listening to miles with Wayne on the tenor. Damn he is good. Hope you are blowing that sax where ever you are RIP

[@AndalusianIrish]

Lovely reminiscences. Such a sad loss. So few of those legends left. Sonny Rollins, Ron Carter and a few others. Transformative music.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Well said!

[@AndalusianIrish]

@@JazzVideoGuy Dipping my toe into ECM Records because of Rick Beato. Some of it is easier to listen to than other bits but I admire the pioneer spirit. I will always love 'Heavy Weather'.

[@adriantiley6660]

So glad I saw him live, the harmonics he could produce from a soprano and tenor sax we're other worldly!! 8:30 remains one of my most perfect albums! Thank you Wayne!!!

[@rightchordleadership]

Beautiful tribute to a legend. 🎷

[@barrykatz7260]

An artist who achieved the highest level in the art of music. A wonderful talented and realized person

[@davidrahman389]

A true master and creative genius on the sax!!!!!

[@marcusgregoryduke]

One of the most substantive, deep musicians of all time. My favorite all-around musician and a huge inspiration for me for decades.. Irreplaceable! Pure genius. And a beautiful human being.

[@mikefarmer7238]

Such a shock. Only recently at my favourite Jazzspot I heard Black Nile , Adam's Apple and Footprints., three of his great tunes, R.I.P. His music will last forever.