Feb 07, 20 wayne shorter quartet performances often involve radical workings of a wide range of selections from his vast catalogue. Wayne shorter s continually expanding body of work is inextricably linked to the history of modern music. Feb 01, 20 wayne shorters new album, without a net, will be released on blue note on tuesday. 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. 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. He has also received acclaim for his mastery of the soprano saxophone after switching his focus from the tenor in the late 1960s. Orbits from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real book. Discs 2 and 3 were recorded live in the barbican centre, london, as a followup project of his previous album without a net. 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. Best improvised jazz solo orbits wayne shorter, soloist. Working without a net at 80, jazz saxophonist wayne. Emanon follows shorters 20 lp without a net, which was also released by blue note.
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. Dec 29, 2004 wayne shorter known to some as sphinx for his seeming unknowability is richly brought to life in this book. 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. 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. 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. He spent brief periods in the horace silver quintet 1956 and the maynard. 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. Without a net musical ideas and jazz piano practice tips. Blue note has assembled eight tracks from an unspecified number of stops on a late 2011 european. An introduction to wayne shorter in 10 records the vinyl.
Shorter came to wide prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primary composer for art blakey s jazz messengers. 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 wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter. We hear the crowds enthusiasm throughout these live songs, and the bands exuberance when its sound amplifies. The saxophonist and composer wayne shorter is one of the few jazz musicians who can without a doubt be called a living legend. On april 14, 2014, i went to jazz week tokyo to hear the wayne shorters 80th anniversary concert. Emanon an unprecedented audio and visual experience from wayne shorter. Wayne shorter quartet without a net blue note chick corea the vigil concord jazz pat metheny tap. File this july 23, 20 file photo shows jazz saxophonist wayne shorter performing at the 5 continents jazz festival, in marseille, southern france. Wayne shorter known to some as sphinx for his seeming unknowability is richly brought to life in this book.
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. 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. 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. With your own wayne shorter quartet you recently released the live recording without a net. Wayne shorter born august 25, 1933 is an american jazz saxophonist and composer. Without a net wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter songs. Wayne shorters forthcoming jazz album, without a net, is highly. At 80, wayne shorter still has a story to tell the boston globe. Always the quintessential musicians musician, shorter remains true to his lifelong principles and emphatically refuses to play safe. 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. 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. Shorter remained with the jazz messengers through 1963, becoming blakeys musical director and contributing several key compositions to the bands book during those years. Instead, whenever he performs the saxophonist cant resist the.
Theres the random background chatter that layers flying down to rio, and the exasperated oh my god on pegasus, the albums epic 23minute centrepiece. 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 by wayne shorter quartet, wayne shorter. Shorters new album, without a net, is full of spontaneity. When all is said, done and historically accounted for, jazz circa 20 will likely be considered the year of wayne.
Wayne shorter, born august 25, 1933, newark, new jersey, u. Only issue i have is it is a little harsh sounding on my system. Preorder the boxset vinyl edition of emanon here ahead of its 24th august release, and check out the track list below. 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. Wayne shorter quartet performances often involve radical workings of a wide range of selections from his vast catalogue. Band members were the same with those of the without a net album. In the 1960s, he went on to join miles daviss second great quintet, and from there he cofounded the jazz fusion band weather report. On emanon, the jazz album of 2018, wayne shorter travels.
Learn more about shorters life and career, including his notable songs. 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. Apr 25, 2019 when all is said, done and historically accounted for, jazz circa 20 will likely be considered the year of wayne. 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. The wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade. Wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade without a net blue note records, 20 listen buy. 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.
Music profile for wayne shorter, born 25 august 1933. Once again you sound like youre leaving a comfort zone, deconstructing scales and harmonieslike on the epic track pegasus that you recorded in l. At 80, wayne shorter still has a story to tell the. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Orbits from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real. In the 70s, shorter was influential in the development of jazz fusion, forming weather report with joe zawinul. 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. 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. Cosmic jazz, with wayne shorter and herbie hancock. The wayne shorter quartets without a net blue note begins with a rumble four notes repeated deep in the pianos bass register. Wayne shorter may be the most respected man in jazza member of the.
He was among the most influential hardbop and modal musicians and was a pioneer of jazzrock fusion music. This quartet was assembled for a 2001 european tour and has been playing together ever since. Shorter has pursued many paths since then, as a member of weather report, and as a bandleader. Wayne shorter has an outstanding record of professional achievement in. 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. Listen to without a net by wayne shorter a new album release date.
Shorter is a genius who thinks more profoundly and more deeply than most humans and composes music at an astounding rate. Closing movement the three marias was first recorded on atlantis columbia, 1985, the most compositionally oriented of shorter s solo albums. In 20, the thelonious monk institute of jazz presented shorter with a lifetime achievement award. Jazz fans will recognize the phrase as from shorter. Theres the random background chatter that layers flying down to rio, and the exasperated oh my god on pegasus, the albums. In the 1960s, he went on to join miles davis s second great quintet, and from there he cofounded the jazz fusion band weather. Now approaching is 80th birthday, wayne shorter revisits that composition on his latest album, without a net. A happy convergence of releases invites us to consider 40plus years in the musical life of wayne shorter.
Heres the document of wayne shorter and quartets recent tour since this was released the saxophonist turned 80. 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. And because without a net also represents shorters return to blue note. 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. Many of shorters compositions have become jazz standards, and his output has earned worldwide recognition, critical praise and various commendations, including 10 grammy awards. He plays with the vim and vigour of a man half that age. 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. 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. Albums include speak no evil, juju, and adams apple. 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. Regarded as one of the most significant and prolific performers and composers in jazz and modern music.
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. 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. The wayne shorter quartet featuring danilo perez, john patitucci and brian blade without a net. 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. 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. Jan 01, 20 on april 14, 2014, i went to jazz week tokyo to hear the wayne shorters 80th anniversary concert. Without a net by wayne shorter, released in 20 on blue note records. Wayne shorter quartet tickets wayne shorter quartet. Jazz saxophonist wayne shorter releasing new album emanon. Without a net is a live album by american jazz saxophonist wayne shorter together with danilo perez, john patitucci, and brian blade. 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.
The shorter quartets powerful and creative performances completely struck the japanese audiences with admiration. Even if you arent familiar with wayne shorters music, theres more than enough oomph in this record to get to you. His music transcends genre while keeping the improvisa. 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. New york at age 80, wayne shorter isnt ready to rest on his reputation as one of the greatest composers in jazz history. Wayne shorters new album, without a net, will be released on blue note on tuesday. In addition to his grammy awards, wayne shorter has received several accolades with his quartet. Wayne shorter, american musician and composer who was a major jazz saxophonist. 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. Without a net, an album by wayne shorter on spotify. Wayne shorters new album is without a net the new york times.
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