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About Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter, a multiple Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, and composer, was one of the few jazz musicians who could really be termed as a true hero.
Having a keen interest in music as a child he was urged by his father to take up the clarinet, which he did. Citing Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, and Coleman Hawkins as an early inspiration he came to wider popularity as a member and main songwriter for Art Blakey's jazz combo Jazz Messengers. With said collective he recorded several popular albums, toured around the world and composed pieces.
Following his success with the Jazz Messengers, He later joined Miles Davis' Second Quintet in the 1960s, after which he co-founded Weather Report with Joe Zawinul.
With an impressive musical journey, spanning over six decades, Shorter was recognized for multiple successful albums, including "Super Nova," "Beyond the Sound Barrier," "Night Dreamer," and "Second Genesis."
Family
He married Carolina Dos Santos in 1999. Before that, his spouses were Ana Maria Shorter between 1970 and 1996, and Teruko Nakagami from 1961 until 1964.
He had two children namely Miyako Shorter and Iska Shorter.
He was born to Joseph Shorter and Louise Shorter.
He had a brother called Alan Shorter. Music producer Rick Shorter was his cousin.
Alma mater
- NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
- Arts High School
Achievements
- Grammy Award - “Best Instrumental Composition” – winner (1988, 1998, and 2004)
- Polar Music Prize for Classical Music – winner (2017)
Trivia
He was a United States Army veteran.
In 1956, this jazz legend graduated from New York University with a bachelor's degree.
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F.A.Q. about Wayne Shorter
When is his birthday?
Wayne Shorter's birthday is on August 25, 1933.
In how many days is his birthday?
Wayne's birthday is in 122 days
How old was Wayne when he died?
He was 89 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 2, 2023.
How old would he be today?
Wayne Shorter would be 90 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Wayne from?
He was born in Newark, New Jersey, U.S..