One of the greats, Wayne Shorter has passed.

https://downbeat.com/news/detail/in-memoriam-wayne-shorter-1933-2023

I love playing his tunes! Just beautiful. Rest easy.

I have been in deep appreciation of Wayne Shorter's musical contributions for as long as I have first heard his early work before the band Weather Report existed. I shall mourn in respect and reflect in thought of his memory and musical contributions.

Oh, man...a huge influence...RIP maestro...and thank you for the beautiful music...

Yes a big loss.  He was involved in several pivotal moments in instrumental music and had a unique and beautiful way of playing.  Great composer too.  Also a very nice person from what I've heard.  We're lucky he was with for so much longer than many of his cohorts.  89's a pretty good score!  RIP

Jimmy J

A giant among giants. I remember having an extended conversation with him after a show Weather Report played in a tiny venue at Wesleyan University in CT during the late 70s. So open to discussing any music and with a good dose of zen long before he got into Buddhism.

Yes, truly a legend and i'm thankful that after many years listening to his playing, I managed to see him in concert a few years back.
R.I.P.

A real giant and a mentor to many. Sad loss.

Really sad, a great person, musician, all together. He got it all... such a loss

I've pulled his biography off my book shelf and started rereading.

Quote from: David Houck on March 04, 2023, 07:18:29 PM
I've pulled his biography off my book shelf and started rereading.

Nice, I just ordered it, look forward to reading it.

Local station just played side 2 (yes the vinyl) of Super Nova.... brilliant.