Wayne Shorter (August 25, 1933 – March 2, 2023) was a prominent American jazz saxophonist and composer. He is recognized as a leading figure in modern jazz, associated with icons like John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. His playing style was characterized by its poetic, enigmatic quality, blending natural and logical elements. Shorter is celebrated as one of the most influential performers in jazz history, shaping the genre with his innovative approaches. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to the evolution of jazz music and had a profound impact on his peers and successors.
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Meaning of the name - Wayne
wagon maker
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Wayne Shorter belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Newark
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Educated At: Newark Arts High School | Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Occupation: jazz musician | saxophonist | composer
Awards Received: Doris Duke Performing Artist Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | NEA Jazz Masters
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 25, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 25, 2025 |
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| Sun | 1 Virgo 58 | 2 Virgo 42 | 2 Sagittarius 57 |
| Moon | 26 Libra 8 | 0 Libra 55 | 19 Pisces 32 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 12 | 16 Leo 3 | 19 Scorpio 16 |
| Venus | 4 Libra 59 | 29 Cancer 58 | 20 Capricorn 9 |
| Mars | 29 Libra 36 | 11 Libra 49 | 4 Capricorn 50 |
| Jupiter | 26 Virgo 31 | 16 Cancer 43 | 15 Libra 33 |
| Saturn | 11 Aquarius 48 | 0 Aries 19 | 11 Aquarius 21 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 12 | 1 Gemini 25 | 24 Aries 1 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 37 | 1 Aries 30 | 12 Virgo 16 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 1 | 1 Aquarius 53 | 24 Cancer 33 |
| Rahu | 28 Aquarius 22 | 18 Pisces 57 | 23 Aquarius 29 |
| Ketu | 28 Leo 22 | 18 Virgo 57 | 23 Leo 29 |
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