One of America's greatest saxophonists and composers, Wayne Shorter – born in
Newark, New Jersey on August 25, 1933 - was among jazz's most renowned figures,
admired for his open-minded approach as demonstrated during his spell with the
crossover group Weather Report. He took up playing the saxophone in his teens
and, after a spell in the US Army, he joined Art Blakey's band in 1959,
eventually becoming musical director until Miles Davis persuaded him to join his
quintet. Wayne Shorter composed some of his best material with the Davis group,
remaining with them for some of his mo...