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The Legacy of Wayne Shorter

November 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Image: The Legacy of Wayne Shorter on November 3rd.

Wayne Shorter is a jazz legend whose career stretched over half a century. The golden era of this saxophonist’s musical journey was marked by the formation of his quartet with pianist Danilo Pérez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade; bringing a lifetime of genre-blending and electrifying experimentation to the stage, confounding all preconceptions of jazz over 24 prolific years of concerts and Grammy Award-winning recordings. Shorter’s great musical legacy lives on through this kindred trio, as they take to Zero Gravity – a shared fearlessness espoused by their mentor and Zen guru.

Joining them, and frequently hailed as one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation, is special guest Mark Turner rounding out this quartet to inspire exploration of the unknown.

The Legacy of Wayne Shorter honors Shorter’s pivotal contributions to jazz through new interpretations of the late saxophonist’s iconic compositions. There will be a presentation about the life and accomplishments of Wayne Shorter at 5:30 pm.

*The Taste of Tea Dinner & a Show fundraiser this weekend! 

This weekend, our friends at The Taste of Tea are supporting the Raven with extended hours and $2 donated for every appetizer purchased this weekend. You can enjoy fabulous food and contribute to the Raven at the same time! Shows this weekend are:

The restaurant will open 2 hours before showtime. Don’t have show tickets yet? Don’t wait — buy them today!

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  • Raven Performing Arts Theater
  • 115 North Street
    Healdsburg, 95448 United States
  • Phone 707-433-6335
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