RIP Wayne Shorter: Jazz Great Passes at 89

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Wayne Shorter, the legendary jazz musician, passed away at the age of 89. Renowned for his contributions to jazz, particularly with the band Weather Report in the 1970s, Shorter's innovative compositions and saxophone skills left a lasting impact on the genre. NPR provided a comprehensive summary of his life and achievements, highlighting his influence on both contemporary and traditional jazz music.

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  • Understanding of jazz music history
  • Familiarity with Weather Report's discography
  • Knowledge of Wayne Shorter's major works
  • Awareness of contemporary jazz influences
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  • Explore Wayne Shorter's discography, focusing on albums like "Speak No Evil"
  • Research the impact of Weather Report on jazz fusion
  • Study the evolution of jazz music in the 1970s
  • Investigate the contributions of other jazz greats influenced by Shorter
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Jazz enthusiasts, music historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of jazz and its key figures will benefit from this discussion.

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Died today at 89, one of the Jazz greats







 
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NPR had a nice summary of Shorter.


I found his music and that of Weather Report in the 1970s.
 
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