His music transcends genre while keeping the improvisa. Learn more about shorters life and career, including his notable songs. 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. 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. In the 70s, shorter was influential in the development of jazz fusion, forming weather report with joe zawinul. Wayne shorter born august 25, 1933 is an american jazz saxophonist and composer shorter came to wide prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primary composer for art blakeys jazz messengers. He plays with the vim and vigour of a man half that age. A happy convergence of releases invites us to consider 40plus years in the musical life of wayne shorter.
Even if you arent familiar with wayne shorters music, theres more than enough oomph in this record to get to you. Feb 07, 20 wayne shorter quartet performances often involve radical workings of a wide range of selections from his vast catalogue. Jazz fans will recognize the phrase as from shorter. In orbits, it almost seems as though wayne shorter went out of his way to set up harmonic expectations only to veer off in unexpected directions with the next chord. Wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade without a net blue note records, 20 listen buy.
Just out is live in europe 1969, an extraordinary archival set focused on miles daviss. Ambrose akinmusire the imagined savior is far easier to paint blue note pat metheny unity group kin nonesuch kenny barrondave holland the art of conversation impulse. Wayne shorter has an outstanding record of professional achievement in. Only issue i have is it is a little harsh sounding on my system. Band members were the same with those of the without a net album. 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. Without a net by wayne shorter, released in 20 on blue note records. Youll also hear about waynes cosmic inspirations, including a space adventure comic book he drew in 1949, and some of seans lyrics that have been shaped by the language of the cosmos.
Wayne shorters new album is without a net the new york times. Shorter came to wide prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primary composer for art blakey s jazz messengers. Wayne shorter, that enigmatic giant, casting his vast influence through the real book majesty of his tunes and advocating the importance of remaining free and spontaneous in his own current quartet, turned 80 this year, and was feted internationally as a lofty jazz veteran. In his return to blue note after 43 years, shorterwho turns 80 in 20 demonstrates his ongoing vitality and ingenuity as an extraordinary composer, improviser, and leader of one of todays strongest quartets. Jul 25, 2018 wayne shorter is set for the september 14 release of emanon, an extraordinary musical and visual experience that presents a triple album of original music by shorter performed by the wayne shorter quartetfeaturing shorter on soprano and tenor saxophone with danilo perez on piano, john patitucci on bass, and brian blade on drumswith and without the 34piece orpheus chamber orchestra. July 25, 2018 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 1959.
The wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade without a net. Theres the random background chatter that layers flying down to rio, and the exasperated oh my god on pegasus, the albums epic 23minute centrepiece. With your own wayne shorter quartet you recently released the live recording without a net. Without a net wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter. In the 1960s, he went on to join miles davis s second great quintet, and from there he cofounded the jazz fusion band weather. The third album from the wayne shorter quartet another live album is full to bursting point with breathtaking music, writes john. Without a net is a live album by american jazz saxophonist wayne shorter together with danilo perez, john patitucci, and brian blade. On emanon, the jazz album of 2018, wayne shorter travels. 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. Cosmic jazz, with wayne shorter and herbie hancock.
Emanon follows shorters 20 lp without a net, which was also released by blue note. Without a net is not just a new high watermark for shorter and his stellar quartet, its a truly masterful masterpiece to add to a discography already brimming with classic recordings that will further cement shorters inscription and, as it evolves, his quartets as well in the rarefied upper echelon of jazz history. Blue note has assembled eight tracks from an unspecified number of stops on a late 2011 european. Once again you sound like youre leaving a comfort zone, deconstructing scales and harmonieslike on the epic track pegasus that you recorded in l. Listen to without a net by wayne shorter a new album release date. We hear the crowds enthusiasm throughout these live songs, and the bands exuberance when its sound amplifies. Wayne shorters new album, without a net, will be released on blue note on tuesday.
Disc 1 was recorded in new york city and casco viejo, panama in 2016 and features the shorters quartet in a studio session with the 34piece orpheus chamber orchestra. Mar 26, 20 without a net presents a side of shorter we havent heard before on record theres a new freedom and flight of imagination, as well as a crucial reimagining of the meeting of composed and improvised music. 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. Without a net by wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter. The wayne shorter quartets without a net blue note begins with a rumble four notes repeated deep in the pianos bass register. 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. In addition to his grammy awards, wayne shorter has received several accolades with his quartet. At 80, wayne shorter still has a story to tell the boston globe. Feb 01, 20 wayne shorters new album, without a net, will be released on blue note on tuesday. Without a net, his first recording for blue note in 43 years, was released in february of 20, as a precursor to his 80th birthday. Most remarkably, after 43 years away from blue note, without a net marks shorter s return to the label for which he recorded the extraordinary series of albums including speak no evil 1965 and adams. In the 1960s, he went on to join miles daviss second great quintet, and from there he cofounded the jazz fusion band weather report. Jazz saxophonist wayne shorter releasing new album emanon. An introduction to wayne shorter in 10 records the vinyl.
Shorter remained with the jazz messengers through 1963, becoming blakeys musical director and contributing several key compositions to the bands book during those years. Heres the document of wayne shorter and quartets recent tour since this was released the saxophonist turned 80. File this july 23, 20 file photo shows jazz saxophonist wayne shorter performing at the 5 continents jazz festival, in marseille, southern france. Regarded as one of the most significant and prolific performers and composers in jazz and modern music. Mar 30, 2016 wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade without a net blue note records, 20 listen buy. Always the quintessential musicians musician, shorter remains true to his lifelong principles and emphatically refuses to play safe. Shorter is a genius who thinks more profoundly and more deeply than most humans and composes music at an astounding rate. 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. Many of shorters compositions have become jazz standards, and his output has earned worldwide recognition, critical praise and various commendations, including 10 grammy awards. Best improvised jazz solo orbits wayne shorter, soloist. On april 14, 2014, i went to jazz week tokyo to hear the wayne shorters 80th anniversary concert. Jan 01, 20 on april 14, 2014, i went to jazz week tokyo to hear the wayne shorters 80th anniversary concert. Wayne shorter known to some as sphinx for his seeming unknowability is richly brought to life in this book.
Shorter made his recording debut as a leader in 1959 for the vee jay label introducing wayne shorter and in 1964 cut the first of a string of important recordings for the. Wayne shorter born august 25, 1933 is an american jazz saxophonist and composer. Without a net was mainly recorded on the quartets european tour in late 2011 and captures it in full flow in front of enthusiastic audiences. This quartet was assembled for a 2001 european tour and has been playing together ever since.
Without a net presents a side of shorter we havent heard before on record theres a new freedom and flight of imagination, as well as a crucial reimagining of the meeting of composed and improvised music. Just after that release, the wayne shorter quartet performed four of the leaders compositions with the orpheus chamber orchestra at carnegie hall in new york city. Albums include speak no evil, juju, and adams apple. Apr 25, 2019 when all is said, done and historically accounted for, jazz circa 20 will likely be considered the year of wayne. New york at age 80, wayne shorter isnt ready to rest on his reputation as one of the greatest composers in jazz history.
And because without a net also represents shorters return to blue note. The saxophonist and composer wayne shorter is one of the few jazz musicians who can without a doubt be called a living legend. Shorters new album, without a net, is full of spontaneity. Preorder the boxset vinyl edition of emanon here ahead of its 24th august release, and check out the track list below. Without a net, an album by wayne shorter on spotify. Now approaching is 80th birthday, wayne shorter revisits that composition on his latest album, without a net. Wayne shorter, born august 25, 1933, newark, new jersey, u. Wayne shorter quartet without a net blue note chick corea the vigil concord jazz pat metheny tap. Most remarkably, after 43 years away from blue note, without a net marks shorters return to the label for which he recorded the extraordinary series of albums including speak no evil 1965 and adams.
The shorter quartets powerful and creative performances completely struck the japanese audiences with admiration. When all is said, done and historically accounted for, jazz circa 20 will likely be considered the year of wayne. Orbits from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real book. At 80, wayne shorter still has a story to tell the. Buy wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorters album titled without a net to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Whether or not emanon the winner of this years npr jazz critics poll and shorters first album since without a net in 20, which topped that years poll is an event, its surely big. Wayne shorter quartet performances often involve radical workings of a wide range of selections from his vast catalogue. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Without a net by wayne shorter quartet recording 4 editions published between 2012 and 20 and held by 351 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Without a net wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter songs. 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. Working without a net at 80, jazz saxophonist wayne. Discs 2 and 3 were recorded live in the barbican centre, london, as a followup project of his previous album without a net. Youll also learn about how wayne and herbie would describe jazz music to an alien visiting from mars, the improvisational nature of jazz, and why. 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.
In 20, the thelonious monk institute of jazz presented shorter with a lifetime achievement award. Orbits from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real. Emanon 2018 tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone wayne shorter piano danilo perez bass john patitucci drums brian blade the wayne shorter quartet with orpheus chamber orchestra. Closing movement the three marias was first recorded on atlantis columbia, 1985, the most compositionally oriented of shorter s solo albums.
Sep 14, 2018 the opening movement pegasus appeared in a different form on without a net blue note records, 20 with the quartet supported by the woodwind and brass ensemble imani winds. The cover art of without a net alone might raise a few eyebrows, but its the music that proves saxophonist wayne shorter is still one of jazzs most ardent provocateurs. Wayne shorter, american musician and composer who was a major jazz saxophonist. Oct 03, 20 file this july 23, 20 file photo shows jazz saxophonist wayne shorter performing at the 5 continents jazz festival, in marseille, southern france. Instead, whenever he performs the saxophonist cant resist the. He has also received acclaim for his mastery of the soprano saxophone after switching his focus from the tenor in the late 1960s. He was among the most influential hardbop and modal musicians and was a pioneer of jazzrock fusion music. Without a net musical ideas and jazz piano practice tips. Theres the random background chatter that layers flying down to rio, and the exasperated oh my god on pegasus, the albums. He spent brief periods in the horace silver quintet 1956 and the maynard. Music profile for wayne shorter, born 25 august 1933. Wayne shorter s continually expanding body of work is inextricably linked to the history of modern music.
Wayne shorters continually expanding body of work is inextricably linked to the history of modern music. Dec 29, 2004 wayne shorter known to some as sphinx for his seeming unknowability is richly brought to life in this book. Wayne shorter quartet tickets wayne shorter quartet. 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. The wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade.
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