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Wayne Shorter. Wayne Shorter (August 25, 1933 – March 2, 2023) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader. [1] Shorter came to mainstream prominence in 1959 upon joining Art Blakey 's Jazz Messengers, for whom he eventually became the primary composer. In 1964 he joined Miles Davis ' Second Great Quintet, and then co-founded ...
Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. [1] Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop, [2] a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies.
Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Primarily an alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist, and flautist, [1] Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gain prominence during the same era. His use of the bass clarinet helped to establish the ...
He was 89. Shorter died Thursday surrounded by his family in Los Angeles, said Alisse Kingsley, a representative for the multi-Grammy winner. No cause of death was given. Jazz saxophonist Wayne ...
Jazz saxophonist and music teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan died in his sleep Friday, surrounded by family at his New Orleans home, family publicist Vincent Sylvain said. During his 50-year career ...
David " Fathead " Newman (February 24, 1933 – January 20, 2009) [1] was an American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s and early 1960s recordings by Ray Charles. The AllMusic Guide to Jazz wrote that "there have not ...
sonnyrollins.com. Walter Theodore " Sonny " Rollins[ 1 ][ 2 ] (born September 7, 1930) [ 3 ] is an American retired jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. [ 3 ][ 4 ] In a seven-decade career, Rollins has recorded over sixty albums as a leader.
Cecil Percival Taylor (March 25, 1929 – April 5, 2018) [1][2][3] was an American pianist and poet. [4][5] Taylor was classically trained and was one of the pioneers of free jazz. His music is characterized by an energetic, physical approach, resulting in complex improvisation often involving tone clusters and intricate polyrhythms.