Legacy of Wayne Shorter
March 31 @ 9:00 pm
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“Apotheosis of the legendary Shorter by his closest collaborators & special guest …. A Coltrane!!!”
A rare musical encounter, experience and tribute awaits us at the Pallas Theater on Monday, March 31. Continuing the “In touch with the Jazz Masters” concert series, a tribute to the precious musical legacy of an iconic jazz saxophonist and composer, the legendary Wayne Shorter! His closest collaborators – for over 20 years in his quartet – legendary pianist Danilo Perez, top bassist John Patitucci and the amazing Brian Blade on drums, who stood side by side with Shorter for over two decades until his death in 2023, celebrate the colossal legacy this Jazz Master left behind. They are joined by the incomparable saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, son of another legend, John Coltrane!
It would be hard to say whether 12 Grammy Award-winning Wayne Shorter was more influential in the course and history of jazz as a composer or as a saxophonist, as in both, he has been a beacon of creativity in mainstream, modal jazz and fusion for over six decades. He had a way – with his musical genius – of always drawing attention to himself, whether in the 50’s era when he was part of Art Blakey’s Messengers, or in his years alongside Miles Davis, or as co-creator of the legendary fusion group Weather Report, or of course with his quartet with Perez, Patitucci & Blade over the last two plus decades. Whatever Shorter was involved with, he always confirmed what everyone said about him, namely that he was a musical genius, one of music’s leading composers and a pioneer of music.
Panamanian pianist Danilo Perez is one of the most influential and dynamic artists of our time. Activist, artistic ambassador of his country, with a huge social work for Latin America and Unesco Goodwill and Peace Ambassador, this great pianist with many Grammy nominations and awards, started in Dizzy Gillespie’s band, worked with Roy Haynes, Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson and others. and went on to become Shorter’s closest collaborator.
Bassist John Patitucci ranks among the top contemporary musicians, with a vast career that includes 20 Grammy nominations and 3 Grammy awards, 16 solo albums and collaborations outside of Shorter with Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Stan Getz and others, and has been a catalyst for hundreds of albums.
The third of the bunch, the amazing drummer Brian Blade, has for nearly three decades been one of the most sought-after musicians in jazz and beyond. Leader himself for a 25-year stint in one of the greatest jazz groups – the famed Brian Blade Fellowship – the Louisiana-born Brian, in addition to W. Shorter, has worked with Joshua Redman, Chick Corea, Christian McBride, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and dozens of others.
This great Wayne Shorter tribute and corresponding tour is joined by another accomplished musician, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Ravi Coltrane! A self-existent and unique musician who has great jazz in his genes, being the son of the “god” John Coltrane and the iconic Alice Coltrane and has had an extraordinary career himself, collaborating with artists such as Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard and others, but also a rich discography.
This All Star band, consisting of true Masters of contemporary jazz and with dozens of Grammy nominations gathered on stage, will celebrate the work & musical legacy of the great Wayne Shorter on March 31, 2025 at the Pallas Theater, and all indications are that it will be the concert jazz event of the year! We look forward to it …….
Danilo Perez– Piano
John Patitucci – Bass
Brian Blade– Drums
Special Guest : Ravi Coltrane– Saxophones