Remembering Wayne Shorter
1933–2023
Wayne Shorter was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures in the history of modern jazz. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he received 12 Grammy Awards and the Polar Music Prize, and was acclaimed worldwide for his originality, compositional depth, and transformative approach to musical improvisation.
Remembering Wayne Shorter in song
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