From the time of his debut with Art Blakey’s band in 1959 at the age of 26, Wayne Shorter has been one of the most individual and influential voices on the saxophone. He is also generally acknowledged as jazz’s greatest living composer and writes also for orchestral and classical chamber ensembles. During the 1960s, as well as making classic recordings under his own name, he performed in and wrote much of the music for Miles Davis’s famous quintet. During the 1970s and 80s, he co-led the pioneering group Weather Report. Today, in his 70s, he continues to astonish audiences with his highly original quartet.  Read the interview