The SJZ Collective returns to Winter Fest to premiere their latest project: works from the legendary Wayne Shorter. This ever-evolving group of master players has performed internationally during a 2018 tour of Taiwan and all over the country–including at SJZ’s Summer Fest.
From his work with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and Miles Davis’ second great quartet and on to his own groups in the ’60s and the legendary fusion group Weather Report in the ’70s Wayne Shorter has left his mark all over the timeline of the history of jazz. And he is still breaking barriers and creating to this day. The sound of his saxophone is undeniably Wayne. And so are all the distinctly Wayne Shorter compositions he penned along the way. The SJZ Collective is honored to play many of these compositions, with each of the members contributing a distinct arrangement to the project.
This show will also be live-streamed free to our YouTube and Facebook pages.
Jazz Fusion, Straight Ahead
The "cool" counterpart to our annual Summer Fest, Winter Fest presents the best new discoveries in jazz, blues, Latin, salsa, Americana and more.
Those attending shows at the SJZ Break Room must be either fully vaccinated (including a booster if you are eligible for one) OR show a negative PCR test from an authorized testing facility within 72 hours of show date. We are also limiting attendance to 75% capacity. Visit FDA.gov to learn if you are eligible for a booster. Visit covid19.sccgov.org to make an appointment for a free vaccine or booster.
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