Wayne Shorter quotes

Wayne Shorter was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer, renowned for his work with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, and Weather Report. His innovative compositions and improvisational style helped shape the sound of modern jazz. He inspired generations of musicians and left a lasting legacy in the world of music. Here are 2 of his quotes:

You know the actor John Garfield? In one movie he walked up to this train station, the ticket booth, and the guy says, 'Yes, where are you going?' And he says, 'I want a ticket to nowhere.' I thought: that's it. The freedom to do that. I want a ticket to nowhere. (Wayne Shorter)
You're like the girl who left her shadow in the drawer, but when she went to get it, it wasn't there. View quote
Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

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Photo: Jean-Luc, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: August 25, 1933
Died: March 2, 2023
Quotes count: 2