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10 Interesting Facts about Wayne Shorter

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  1. Early Passion. In his early years, Wayne liked three things – music, science fiction and comic books.
  2. First Steps into Musical Career. Encouraged by his family, he started taking clarinet lessons when he was 16 years old, and then later, he showcased interest in the tenor saxophone.
  3. Inspired by the Best. Wayne’s main inspirations were jazz tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, saxophonist, composer and bandleader John Coltrane, and jazz tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins.
  4. Collaboration with Prominent Bands. Wayne Shorter was a member of famous Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, where he was responsible for the musical aspects of performance and composing pieces. He was also a member of Miles Davis’s Second Great Quintet, where he wrote scores for everybody, following and sometimes breaking musical rules.
  5. Worldwide Touring. With Jazz Messengers, Wayne Shorter visited many countries in Europe. Also, they played together in the US and Japan.
  6. Revealing his Potential. While being a member of Jazz Messengers, he incorporated the power of his playing on the tenor saxophone. However, during his collaboration with Miles Davis, Wayne had received freedom to explore his skills in both emotional and technical aspects.
  7. Skillful Bandleader. Wayne was also a founding member of the jazz fusion band Weather Report, which contributed to the popularity and development of the fusion genre. He released more than 20 albums as a bandleader.
  8. Rewarded for his Composer’s Skills. Wayne’s compositions became jazz standards, earning much attention and positive feedback from critics. He has also been rewarded with 12 Grammys.
  9. Solo Career. During his collaboration with Miles Davis, Wayne released several solo recordings via Blue Note Records, featuring the collaborations with many small and bigger groups. His compositional style showcased the perfect blend of modal jazz and complex harmonies.
  10. Individual Playing Style. Wayne Shorter developed his own unique playing style on the tenor and soprano saxophones, combining a lyrical approach with exploration and improvisations
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