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Saturday, 20 July 2013

Jazz Greats: Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter (born August 25, 1933)
Weather Report (Wayne Shorter).jpg 

  Wayne Shorter is a great Composer and Saxophonist, that as been active since 1958; many of his works have become Jazz Standards. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Infant eyes , Juju , Mack the knife , Aja (with Steely Dan) and Miyoka 

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Shorter 
Background information
BornAugust 25, 1933 (age 79)
Newark, New JerseyUnited States
GenresModal jazzcrossover jazzpost-bophard bopjazz fusionthird stream
OccupationsSaxophonistcomposer
InstrumentsTenor saxophonesoprano saxophone
Years active1958–present
LabelsBlue NoteColumbiaVerve
Associated actsArt BlakeyMiles DavisWeather ReportJoni MitchellJohn Pattitucci
Notable instruments
Tenor and soprano saxophones

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