Wayne Shorter is an American jazz saxophonist and composer who played jazz music. As a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and subsequently its lead composer, Shorter rose to fame in the late 1950s. He first played in Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet in the 1960s before co-founding Weather Report, a jazz fusion outfit. He led a band that made almost 20 records.
His music has received recognition from all around the world as well as appreciation from critics and has several pieces that have evolved into jazz standards. However, it is really unfortunate that the 12-time Grammy winner, Shorter has passed on today, 2nd of March, 2023.
Meet Joseph Shorter, Louise Shorter
His father, Joseph, worked as a welder for the Singer sewing machine company whereas his mother, Louise Shorter also works in a factory. However, there is not much available regarding his parents’ personal details.
