Articles by Philip Gordon

Wayne Shorter: The Man and the Legacy

by Philip Gordon
January 16, 2003

During our conversation--shared just as he was preparing to put the finishing touches on his ideas for his upcoming show with the SFJAZZ Festival in October--Wayne revealed his sincere feelings towards his life, his music, his friendships and, his respect for the many world-class musicians with whom he has collaborated with throughout his impressive career; and we explored his evolution as an artist and these relationships, and his passionate commitment to spirit of the music, life, and his spontaneous, improvisational ...