Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

American jazz saxophonist and composer

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Is a
Person
Person
Awards Received
American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award
American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award
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Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo
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Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Citizenship
United States
United States
Birthdate
August 25, 1933
Date of Death
March 2, 2023
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Educated at
Newark Arts High School
Newark Arts High School
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Genre
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Modal jazz
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Hard bop
Jazz fusion
Jazz fusion
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Third stream
Jazz
Jazz
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Post-bop
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Crossover music
Industry
Music
Music
Nationality
United States
United States
Occupation
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saxophonist
Composer
Composer
Musician
Musician
Birthplace
Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Place of Death
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Official Website
wayneshorter.com
Wikidata ID
Q317161

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