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Michael Justice
August 27, 2023
Wayne, the amount of similarities between us is astounding. I truly get what you were doing and how you could tell a story of a person, or a scene, or like a black hole that explodes, etc. through music. I play piano, drums, bass, etc. many many instruments, and I hope that one day I get to experience somewhat of what you did. Just making music to tell your story. Not for money or anything. I know your out there somewhere, and I hope you are somewhere in you're music. Much love Wayne Shorter, I hope we eventually meet in another life.
Cathy James - Saxophonist
May 12, 2023
The God. Master of Saxopbone and o e of my sax idols. May he rest in peace.
Mel W
April 25, 2023
Loved and appreciated his music
yves rodde-migdal
March 19, 2023
A genius is gone. I miss him. Him and so much change my life. One of the last giant of jazz. So sad. As I have a broadcast in Paris France, I dedicated him my last program.
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Raj
March 17, 2023
Wayne Shorter! His music has been the soundtrack of my life for over 50 years. After hearing "Sweetnighter" for the first time, nothing would ever be the same for me! Raj
Gladys wilson
March 17, 2023
Our Condolences ,from THE WILSON S
Francy Schirone
March 13, 2023
My sincere condolence to Shorter´s family. He will be missed by many.
Maddie Pasterik
March 12, 2023
My sincere condolences go out to Wayne’s family and friends. Wayne was a very famous, amazing and well known jazz musician that made a huge impact on music history. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Jesse
March 11, 2023
My Condolences.
March 10, 2023
May God comfort you and the love of friends and family help you through your grief.
Mary L Clark, granddaughter of Classie M. Flowers
March 8, 2023
Dear Cousin Wayne,
Your extraordinary career whose love for music was boundless. Our family is so very proud of your many accomplishments and the legacy you left us and for all who embraced your range of knowledge and talent as a musicain extraodinaire. We love you. Your music will always be with us.
Elizabeth Bell
March 5, 2023
R.I.P Wayne
Jennifer Manges McIntosh
March 4, 2023
I'm so sad to hear of this great man's passing. As a tenor player in a family of tenor players our prevailing opinion is that he's the only guy we thought should ever be allowed to play a soprano. Wayne Shorter is THE MASTER. May he rest in peace and our thoughts are with his family. We thank him for his wonderful contributions to America's original music. Jen in Akron
Quarson Enos
March 4, 2023
Beautiful Soul. You will be missed. My soprano playing is because of you. R.I.P. GOOD BROTHER. PEACE
March 4, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.
March 4, 2023
Such an esteemed career, he played with some of the greats, an extraordinary and talented saxophonist. Heartfelt condolences to the Shorter family and friends, truly sorry for your loss.
Lamont Simmons
March 3, 2023
"Rest in peace, Wayne... Enjoyed your art!!!"
March 3, 2023
One of the greats, his music was amazing to listen to, he was so talented. Sincere condolences to the Shorter family, so very sorry for your loss, God be with you in your time of sorrow.
JOSEPH C BARRON
March 3, 2023
Mr. Wayne Shorter, Thank You for so
many years of sharing your incredible talent.
A "GIANT." I will continue to listen to your beautiful music
as I have done for 50 years.
My condolences to the entire family at this difficult time.
Love You Mr. Shorter.
JoeB.
Randy Getty
March 2, 2023
Earl Richardson
March 2, 2023
Thank you for sharing your profound musical gift with us! Thank God I was able to witness you with Jaco and Weather Report. Peace to your family, friends, and fans. Keep the Angels swinging!
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