Wayne Shorter
| Born | August 25, 1933 |
| Hometown | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Spouse | Carolina Shorter, Ana Maria Shorter, Ana Maria Patricio Peres |
| Children | Iska Shorter, Miyako Shorter |
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André 3000, Elvis Costello, Nile Rodgers Anchor Newport Jazz
- The Aug. 2-4 event at Rhode Island's Fort Adams State Park will feature André 3000, Elvis Costello, Brittany Howard and Nile Rodgers & CHIC.
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Steely Dan Keyboardist Jim Beard Dies at 63
Wikimedia CommonsJim Beard, a keyboardist known for his work with Steely Dan and alongside jazz legends Wayne Shorter and John McLaughlin, died Saturday from complications that stemmed from a “sudden illness,” a representative announced Wednesday. He was 63.Beard died at a hospital in New York City, the statement said. An exact cause of death was not released. A Pennsylvania native, Beard moved to New York City in 1985 to launch a career in music. He toured the country playing alongside jazz mus
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Steely Dan keyboardist Jim Beard dies at 63 after sudden illness
Jim Beard played with Steely Dan for 16 years, but also had a career as a renowned jazz keyboardist. Beard died March 2 at age 63.
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Jim Beard Dies: Steely Dan Keyboardist Was 63
Jim Beard, a pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer and arranger known for his work with Steely Dan as well as jazz musicians Wayne Shorter and John McLaughlin, died March 2 in a New York City hospital from complications of a sudden illness. He was 63. His death was announced by a representative. Born August 26, 1960, …
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MacPhail Austin welcomes Grammy Award winning pianist for second annual festival
Feb. 20—MacPhail Center for Music Austin has announced its second annual piano festival and as part of the MacPhail Presents Series, this year's festival will feature Grammy Award-winning pianist Geoffrey Keezer. A native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Keezer has performed with Sting, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride, Barbara Hendricks, and more. Described by The New York Times as "...the kind of ...
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Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling brings his versatile baritone sound to Goshen College
Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, a baritone with a four-octave range, will perform Jan. 26 at the Goshen College Music Center. Tickets are $45-$30.
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The future of fusion is funk: 50 years of Herbie Hancock’s ‘Head Hunters’
TheGrio examines how Herbie Hancock’s “Head Hunters” album signaled a funky turn in so-called jazz music and stood out from […] The post The future of fusion is funk: 50 years of Herbie Hancock’s ‘Head Hunters’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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‘How a man grew to greatness’: the incredible story of saxophonist Wayne Shorter
In a new Amazon docuseries, executive-produced by Brad Pitt, the late music legend tells his story of triumph and tragedy
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Ladies and gentlemen: The Weekend! Five Things to Do in Springfield
Up and coming bluesman Selwyn Birchwood and renowned guitarist Albert Castiglia headline at Old Capitol Blues & BBQ in Springfield Friday and Saturday.
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‘Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity’ Review: Amazon’s Docuseries Aims Beyond Formula to Hit the High Notes
The three-part portrait explores the life and music of the revered and influential saxophonist, who died in March.
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Marcus Miller's The Sun Don't Lie: the moment Miller proved he was more than just a slap monster
Glass-like fretless tone. Thumb-thumping passages. Tributes to Jaco: 1993's The Sun Don't Lie served notice that Marcus MIller was more than a sideman
