Wayne Shorter

WBGO’s Gary Walker talks with filmmaker Dorsay Alavi about her new documentary, ‘Zero Gravity,’ on the life and music of saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter.

WBGO hosts and staff recommend their favorite tracks from the late great Wayne Shorter, Newark’s jazz superhero.

In celebration of Joe Zawinul’s birthday on July 7, noted author and Weather Report scholar Bill Milkowski presents his top ten tracks by the influential keyboardist and composer.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner presents his selections for the ten best jazz solos on classic rock and pop hits, including songs by Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell and Sting.

In celebration of Miles Davis’ birthday on May 26, WBGO’s Lee Mergner offers his choices for the Top Ten recordings by the legendary trumpeter and bandleader, with additional input from our listeners.

On the March 5 edition of the WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to Newark's own Wayne Shorter, we get a preview of the Philip Roth Unbound Festival at NJPAC and a feature on Yiddish song in NYC this month

WBGO looks back at its coverage of the influential saxophonist and composer (and Newark native).

Legendary saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter died at the age of 89.

WBGO’s Nicole Sweeney talks with saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin about her aptly titled album Phoenix and her recent life challenges.

Nominations for the 2023 Grammy awards announced and jazz-related nominees in multiple categories include Samara Joy, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Wayne Shorter, John Beasley, Miguel Zenón and Danilo Pérez