Then, at the umbria jazz festival in perugia, italy, in july 2012. He was among the most influential hardbop and modal musicians and was a pioneer of jazzrock fusion music. Without a net by john eyles, published on february 7, 20. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. He plays with the vim and vigour of a man half that age. Jazz legend and 10time grammy winner wayne shorter is set for the september 14 release of his longawaited project emanon, his first release since 20s without a net, which marked shorters momentous return to blue note records where he began his heralded recording career in art blakeys jazz messengers in. Jazz audiences have always been deeply respectful towards age, maturity and experience. Then came weather report and finally now we have footprintslive and alegria.
It features six new tunes from one of jazz s greatest living. Wayne shorter s forthcoming jazz album, without a net, is highly anticipated and comes at a time when this 79yearold saxophonist and composer, along with his band, seems as driven as ever. Wayne s return to blue note records without a net is editors choice on itunes. Wayne shorter was born in newark, new jersey, united states, and attended newark arts high school, from which he graduated in 1952.
Dave pietro music soprano saxophone alex ramirez alto saxophone calvin sexton trombone talia rubenstein guitar dahye kwon piano sean hannon bass lucas ebeling music drums new york university is waynes alma mater, having graduated in 1956 with a degree. Its not easy culling the best tracks from wayne shorters vast recorded output, which spans more than half a century. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Without a net by wayne shorter on amazon music unlimited. Why jazz legend wayne shorter fills his home with books and. Wayne shorter, who headlines the uncgreeley jazz festival on friday, april 25, doesnt have typical days. It features six new tunes from one of jazzs greatest living. Dec 29, 2004 saxophonist and composer wayne shorter has not only left his footprints on our musical terrain, he has created a body of work that is a monument to artistic imagination. Wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade without a net blue note records, 20 listen buy. Jan 31, 20 t he wayne shorter quartet with pianist danilo perez, bassist john patitucci and drummer brian blade formed in 2000. He loved music, being encouraged by his father to take up the clarinet as a teenager.
Why jazz legend wayne shorter fills his home with books. Waynes return to blue note records without a net is editors choice on itunes. I think i still hear things in his recent playing that go back to art blakey days, and some of his albums like the all. Wayne shorters new album, without a net, comes out feb. Veejay vjlp 3006, vjsr 3006 introducing wayne shorter trip jazz tlx5009 wayne shorter shorter moments doblon jazz sp 50.
Jazz legend wayne shorter marks his 80th but is never. Band members were the same with those of the without a net album. Not only did his saxophone sculpt much of the sound, but his compositions were among the most relevant of this phase of davis. Without a net collects performances by the quartet mostly from 2011s european tour, and. Though many now regard them as the best small jazz ensemble in the world and they tour most. Her writing has appeared in the new york times, wall street journal, village voice and numerous magazines. Jan 01, 20 listen to your favorite songs from without a net by wayne shorter now. Jazz fans will recognize the phrase as from shorter. The wayne shorter quartet returned from an 8year recording hiatus to produce an album which, as the title slyly alludes, is a collection of live performances. Mar 26, 2014 its not easy culling the best tracks from wayne shorters vast recorded output, which spans more than half a century. T he wayne shorter quartet with pianist danilo perez, bassist john patitucci and drummer brian blade formed in 2000. The turn of the century was a dry time for the saxophone legend, at least on the recording front. Jazz legend wayne shorter marks his 80th but is never finished. Apr 25, 2014 wayne shorter, who headlines the uncgreeley jazz festival on friday, april 25, doesnt have typical days.
Jazz great wayne shorter recently spoke to the heart of his genre. For me, the word jazz means, i dare you wayne shorter. Wayne shorters forthcoming jazz album, without a net, is highly anticipated and comes at a time when this 79yearold saxophonist and. Feb 07, 20 wayne shorter quartet performances often involve radical workings of a wide range of selections from his vast catalogue. The shorter quartets powerful and creative performances completely struck the japanese audiences with admiration. Wayne shorter without a net without a net is a live album by american jazz saxophonist wayne shorter together with danilo perez, john patitucci, and brian blade. This quartet was assembled for a 2001 european tour and has been playing together. Without a net is wayne shorter s first blue note recording date since august 26, 1970, when he recorded moto grosso feio and odyssey of iska. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
Feb 20, 20 wayne shorter may be the most respected man in jazza member of the legendary miles davis 60s quintet, a brilliant leader of legendary blue note dates during the same time speak no evil. At 80 jazz superhero wayne shorter looks to captain marvel, superman and captain america in his quest to defy gravity on the bandstand. This is a comprehensive list of the discography of the jazz saxophonist and composer wayne shorter as a leader and sideman. Apr 25, 2019 i saw five concerts by the wayne shorter quartet between 2005 and 2011, in four countries. Mar 30, 2016 wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade without a net blue note records, 20 listen buy. In addition to producing regular essays and reports for national public radio, michelle is the author of footprints. Dave douglas talks wayne shorters without a net talkhouse. Without a net is a live album by american jazz saxophonist wayne shorter together with danilo. Jazz saxophonistcomposer wayne shorter plunges ahead toward an. Wayne shorter, without a net the saxophonist turns 80 this year, and hes celebrating with the release of a live album. On april 14, 2014, i went to jazz week tokyo to hear the wayne shorters 80th anniversary concert.
Listen to your favorite songs from without a net by wayne shorter now. Shorter has pursued many paths since then, as a member of weather report, and as a bandleader. I saw five concerts by the wayne shorter quartet between 2005 and 2011, in four countries. At 80, wayne shorter still has a story to tell the boston globe. Wayne shorter quartet without a net blue note uk release date.
Though many now regard them as the best small jazz ensemble in the world and. Wayne shorter, ameriski jazzovski saksofonist in skladatelj, 25. The assumption glibly maintained in rock n roll that youthful energy is the lifeblood of all important. Throughout shorter s extraordinary fiftyyear career, his compositions have helped define the sounds of each distinct era in the history of jazz. At 80, wayne shorter still has a story to tell the.
Heres the document of wayne shorter and quartets recent tour since this was released the saxophonist turned 80. So in the truest essence of jazz, without a net is a sharp return to the musics brighter days. The third album from the wayne shorter quartet another live album is full to bursting point with breathtaking music, writes john. Deluke, published on december 27, 20 at all about jazz. Wayne shorters new album is without a net the new york times. I was impressed by wayne shorters playing and compositions when i first heard him with the jazz messingers. Without a net wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter songs. Learn more about shorters life and career, including his notable songs.
Wayne shorter with the jazz at lincoln center orchestra the saxophonist and composer has never been afraid to be an original thinker which is part of why hes accomplished so. Jazz to me means, i dare you the 80yearold saxophonist, who played with miles davis and art blakey and was a cofounder of weather report, brings his quartet. Feb 03, 20 wayne shorters forthcoming jazz album, without a net, is highly anticipated and comes at a time when this 79yearold saxophonist and composer, along with his band, seems as driven as ever. That live album marked shorters return to the label where he began his recording career in 1964. A major sax innovator for hard boppers and fusionists alike, due to his influential tenures with art blakey, miles davis, and weather report. Without a net is a nine track musical thrill ride that consists of live recordings from the wayne shorter quartets european tour in late 201 1, the one exception being the 23minute tone poem pegasus which features the quartet with the lmani winds recorded at walt disney concert hall. There are six new shorter compositions, a fact that, by itself, makes without a net important. Jan 03, 2014 wayne shorter s jazz epic, taking up over 23 minutes in length, from his quartets 20 live release without a net. Without a net is a live album by american jazz saxophonist wayne shorter together with danilo perez, john patitucci, and brian blade. In 2016, it was announced that shorter, carlos santana, and herbie hancock would begin touring under the name mega nova. In his return to blue note after 43 years, shorter who turns 80 in 20 demonstrates his ongoing vitality and ingenuity as an extraordinary composer, improviser, and leader of one of todays strongest quartets.
Wayne shorter may be the most respected man in jazza member of the legendary miles. On april 14, 2014, i went to jazz week tokyo to hear the wayne shorter s 80th anniversary concert. Without a net is a nine track musical thrill ride that consists of live recordings from the wayne shorter quartets european tour in late 201 1, the one exception being the 23minute tone poem pegasus which features the quartet with the lmani winds recorded at. At its best, all jazz has this quality of absolute freedom, even from its earliest origins. Without a net marks the legendary jazz saxophonist and composer wayne. Maiden voyage 1965 annotated playlists and streaming links for all the jazz at 100 broadcasts. After that he recorded a bunch of albums with blue note and joined miles davis. The album which features his longrunning quartet with pianist danilo perez, bassist john patitucci, and drummer brian blade is a 9track musical thrill ride that consists of. Without a net by wayne shorter, released in 20 on blue note records. Wayne shorter to release 3disc set with graphic novel.
Wayne shorters jazz epic, taking up over 23 minutes in length, from his quartets 20 live release without a net. Wayne shorters adventures in the realm of jazzs superheroes. All that changed about a decade ago when shorter put together his quartet with danilo. I saw five concerts by the wayne shorter quartet between 2005 and.
Wayne shorters forthcoming jazz album, without a net, is highly anticipated and comes at a time. The wayne shorter quartets without a net blue note begins with a rumble four notes repeated deep in the pianos bass register. Jan 01, 20 on april 14, 2014, i went to jazz week tokyo to hear the wayne shorters 80th anniversary concert. Dave pietro music soprano saxophone alex ramirez alto saxophone calvin sexton trombone talia rubenstein guitar dahye kwon piano sean hannon bass lucas ebeling music drums new york university is waynes alma mater, having. Without a net is wayne shorters first blue note recording date since august 26, 1970, when he recorded moto grosso feio and odyssey of iska. Without a net wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter. Without a net marks the legendary jazz saxophonist and composer wayne shorter return to blue note records for his first album as a leader for the iconic label in 43 years. Jazz legend and 10time grammy winner wayne shorter is set for the august 24 release of his longawaited project emanon, his first release since 20s without a net, which marked shorters momentous return to blue note records where he began his heralded recording career in art blakeys jazz messengers in 1959.
Complete your wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade collection. This tendency is reflected in the selection here, the opening track being a skittering, agitated take on orbits, an enduring piece first written for the miles davis group. Without a net is just one page in the unfinished book of wayne shorter, one that we. The 80yearold saxophone legend, who was a member of the miles davis quintet and art.
Wayne shorter may be the most respected man in jazza member of the legendary miles davis 60s quintet, a brilliant leader of legendary blue note dates during the same time speak no evil. An introduction to wayne shorter in 10 records the vinyl. Wayne shorter for me, the word jazz means, i dare you. It features six new tunes from one of jazzs greatest living composers, as well as a.
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