He started as the Tenor saxophonist and in-house composer for pace-setting editions of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and the Miles Davis Quintet, two of the most celebrated small groups in jazz history.
He then helped pioneer fusion, with Davis and as a leader of Weather Report.
He also had notable marquee collaborations with the singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, the guitarist Carlos Santana and the band Steely Dan.
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He then helped pioneer fusion, with Davis and as a leader of Weather Report.
He also had notable marquee collaborations with the singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, the guitarist Carlos Santana and the band Steely Dan.
Wayne Shorter, master composer of jazz, dies aged 89
Musician's publicist Alisse Kingsley confirmed his death, but did not specify a cause
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