Wayne Shorter died, age 89

[marty]

We just lost one of the truly great ones.

Jazz Just Lost One of Its All-Time Greats

Wayne Shorter was a giant of the genre as an improviser, bandleader, and thinker, but above all as a composer.

www.theatlantic.com

Remembering Jazz Giant Wayne Shorter With 6 Essential Tracks

Whether leading his own groups, or working with Miles Davis or Weather Report, the saxophonist and composer was constantly expanding his impeccable style.

pitchfork.com

Donald Fagen said that for his solos on 'Aja', he didn't want to hear the material beforehand, "I'll know when I'm supposed to play." One take....

 

[Klonk]

We just lost one of the truly great ones.

Jazz Just Lost One of Its All-Time Greats

Wayne Shorter was a giant of the genre as an improviser, bandleader, and thinker, but above all as a composer.

www.theatlantic.com

Remembering Jazz Giant Wayne Shorter With 6 Essential Tracks

Whether leading his own groups, or working with Miles Davis or Weather Report, the saxophonist and composer was constantly expanding his impeccable style.

pitchfork.com

I always enjoyed his playing. Will be sadly missed.

 

[Hi-FiGuy]

We just lost one of the truly great ones.

Jazz Just Lost One of Its All-Time Greats

Wayne Shorter was a giant of the genre as an improviser, bandleader, and thinker, but above all as a composer.

www.theatlantic.com

Remembering Jazz Giant Wayne Shorter With 6 Essential Tracks

Whether leading his own groups, or working with Miles Davis or Weather Report, the saxophonist and composer was constantly expanding his impeccable style.

pitchfork.com

Donald Fagen said that for his solos on 'Aja', he didn't want to hear the material beforehand, "I'll know when I'm supposed to play." One take....

Rip, will be missed.
Steve Gadd and Wayne legendary performances on the mostly one take Aja!

 

[the sound of Tao]

One of the jazz greats… he gave so much in his music, hope he is at rest in peace.

 

[aLLeARS]

It’s always sad to hear when someone of his stature passes. The cool thing about well-known artists, musicians and actors is that they leave behind a legacy of recordings. So in essence they never “really” die. Their body of work lives on forever. I’m listening to Odyssey of Iska right now.

Thank you Wayne!

 

[analyzer]

Sigh... another giant gone...
R.I.P.

 

[jazdoc]

My favorite Blue Note Record

 

[jeff1225]

Had a great session last night with Wayne (Miles, Weather Report, and his albums as a leader.) He was really a top notch player and changed jazz forever. In his own words, he'll be back soon with a new body....

 

[the sound of Tao]

My favorite Blue Note Record

very much on the list for some soulful Wayne Shorter listening tonight… and also…

 

[jeff1225]

If you don’t have this album, I highly recommend it. Recorded in 1965 but unreleased until 1980, Et Cetera is one of my favorites.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

This is terrible news. I will always remember Wayne's distinct saxophone, especially on the Night Dreamer. He cemented his legacy as one of the greatest to ever do it. What are your favorites in his catalog?

 

[jeff1225]

Weather Report is one of my favorite bands, I like Heavy Weather, Black Market, and Mysterious Traveler the best. For his albums as a leader, I recommend Adam's Apple, Super Nova, and Schizophrenia.

 

[Al M.]

If you don’t have this album, I highly recommend it. Recorded in 1965 but unreleased until 1980, Et Cetera is one of my favorites.

Absolutely fantastic album, agreed.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

Weather Report is one of my favorite bands, I like Heavy Weather, Black Market, and Mysterious Traveler the best. For his albums as a leader, I recommend Adam's Apple, Super Nova, and Schizophrenia.

I haven't heard the Mysterious Traveler yet. I guess it's settled on what's up next on the headphones...

 

[jeff1225]

I haven't heard the Mysterious Traveler yet. I guess it's settled on what's up next on the headphones...

The early Weather Report albums are like a musical journey. Listen to it twice!

 

[dleed]

I have been a Weather Report and Wayne Shorter fan since college. I saw them live at their peak in 1976. They encorporated world music and synthesizers into music. All top musicians. Jaco Pastorius, Joseph Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Aerto Murieta. Very new at the time. Wayne Shorter was one of the most tuneful and emotive musicians. Mysterious Traveler, Black Market and Heavy Weather are must listens.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

The early Weather Report albums are like a musical journey. Listen to it twice!

Once, twice, three times... This piece of music can go on and on, like a soundtrack to life! Great work by Wayne, makes his passing all the more tragic. Thank you so much for your recommendation, I'd love to broaden my tastes, so any suggestions are more than welcome.

 

[Gregadd]

Wayne Shorter of the Miles Day progeny went on to demonstrate fusion did not have yo be bad during his tenure with Eeater Report..
Happy trails

 

[gajgmusic]

My favorite Blue Note Record

I don't know this, will have to give it a listen. Thanks

 

[hairyderriere]

Knew it had to happen soon, but I still wasn't prepared. And it still hits just as hard as I thought it would. Mercifully, we have his outstanding music to soothe and console us.

RIP Wayne Shorter.