Wayne Shorter, the legendary American jazz saxophonist, and composer, has passed away at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by his label, Blue Note Records. Shorter was widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential musicians in the history of jazz. He was a member of Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet and later founded the jazz fusion group Weather Report. Shorter was known for his distinctive sound and innovative approach to harmony and improvisation, which helped to redefine the sound of jazz in the 1960s and 1970s.

Shorter began his career as a sideman with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers before joining Miles Davis' band in 1964. He appeared on several of Davis' classic albums, including "ESP" and "Miles Smiles." In 1970, Shorter founded Weather Report with keyboardist Joe Zawinul, bassist Miroslav Vitous, and drummer Alphonse Mouzon. The group was known for its pioneering fusion of jazz, rock, and world music, and released several highly influential albums throughout the 1970s.

Throughout his career, Shorter won numerous awards and accolades, including 10 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in 2018. Shorter continued to perform and record well into his 80s, and his influence on jazz and music as a whole is immeasurable.