Wayne Shorter is my favorite musician. I have chronicled my admiration for musicians like Incognito, Pat Metheny Group, Sting, Bill Withers, and Michael Franks online over the years. Those are my favorites. But, Wayne Shorter has moved past them all. I spent my...
Rest In Love, Wayne Shorter (August 25th, 1933-March 2nd, 2023)
by MHill | Mar 3, 2023 | Marion's Favorites, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
I found out earlier today that the legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter passed away at the age of 89. Outside of Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, and the Pat Metheny Group, I have listened to Wayne Shorter's music the most when it comes to jazz. I was...
Happy Birthday Wayne Shorter
by MHill | Aug 26, 2022 | Marion's Favorite Books, Marion's Favorites, Music Reviews, Nonfiction, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Today is the legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter's 89th birthday. Many in the jazz community and music at large consider him the greatest saxophonist post-Coltrane and one of America's greatest composers. For nearly seven decades, Wayne Shorter has composed...
Happy Birthday Miles Davis!
by MHill | May 27, 2022 | Marion's Favorites, Music Reviews, Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Today would have been Miles Davis' 96th birthday. I've been listening to his music over the past couple of days. Considering the week that we've had as a country and on a personal level, Davis' music has become a balm. Songs like the classic So What & Freddie...