Biography
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.
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Awards & recognition
- Guggenheim Fellowship · 2016
- Doris Duke Performing Artist Award
- NEA Jazz Masters
Filmography18 titles
Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You
Classic Albums
Jaco
Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
I Called Him Morgan
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
StarTalk
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja
Miles Ahead
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Great Performances
Marcus
Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind
Weather Report: Live in Offenbach 1978
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions