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Tag: Wayne Shorter

"Footprints of Wayne Shorter" was recently presented by the DC Jazz Festival in the Arena Stage Kogod Cradle in southwest D.C. Performing was the Paul Carr Quintet with special guest Sean Jones. From left is pianist Ryan Hansler, saxophonist Paul Carr, bassist William ‘Mo Betta’ Ledbetter, trumpeter Sean Jones, and drummer Kevin Kearney Jr. (Courtesy of DC Jazz Festival)
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DC Jazz Festival Honors Saxophonist Wayne Shorter

by Brenda C. SilerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

The Paul Carr Quintet and trumpeter Sean Jones delivered a performance celebrating the music of legendary jazz artist Wayne Shorter, with a set list including classics such as “Speak No Evil” and “Footprints,” and featuring the unique talents of the musicians.

The new film “Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity” digs into the life of the celebrated saxophonist. Shorter was the composer, and Esperanza Spalding wrote the libretto (lyrics) for "Iphigenia." The opera was performed at the Kennedy Center in December 2021. (Courtesy of Real Magic)
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Wayne Shorter Film Opens the Door to His Creativity

by Brenda C. SilerAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023
Trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard and electric bassist David Ginyard, Jr. jam during the “Absence” concert recently at the Kennedy Center. The two musicians are part of the E-Collective that merged with the Turtle Island Quartet for a tribute album and concert honoring the musical influence of saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter. (Courtesy of Jati)
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Terence Blanchard Honors Wayne Shorter with ‘Absence’

by Brenda C. SilerOctober 26, 2022October 27, 2022
Nearly $1 million in grants were announced by Maurine Knighton, program director for the arts at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). The funds have been distributed to several jazz creatives for innovative projects to appeal to diverse audiences. (Courtesy of DDCFF)
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Collaborative Jazz Projects Receive Funding

by Brenda C. SilerApril 20, 2022April 21, 2022
"Iphigenia" is the opera composed by Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding. The writer of the libretto, also known as lyrics, esperanza spalding, also portrayed the sixth Iphigenia (in silver) in her opera. The "Usher" character, in the dark blue dress, guides audiences through the production. The opera was presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C. on Dec. 10 and 11. (Photo courtesy of Jati Lindsay)
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A Greek Tragedy Gives Us a New Black Opera

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 13, 2021
Wayne Shorter is the composer and esperanza spalding wrote the libretto, the lyrics for "Iphigenia," the opera that will be performed at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 10 and 11. (Courtesy photo)
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Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter Remains on a Mission

by Brenda C. SilerDecember 6, 2021
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National Endowment for the Arts Names 2022 Jazz Masters

by Brenda C. SilerJuly 22, 2021December 21, 2021

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