Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Wayne Shorter
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- Albums on Vinyles.com
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- Last.fm listeners
- 7M
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About
Wayne Shorter, Innovative saxophone journeys through bebop and jazz fusion.
Born in Newark in 1933, Wayne Shorter emerged as a key figure in jazz, leading numerous recordings and collaborating with prominent musicians. His style spans bebop, modal jazz, and avant-garde jazz, including a critical role in Miles Davis's quintet and co-founding the jazz-rock band Weather Report in the 1970s. He recorded extensively as a leader in the 1960s and continued reinventing his compositions with his own group from 2000.
His vinyl discography features seminal Blue Note albums, live festival recordings, and compilations, with many pressings available worldwide, including originals and limited editions. Prices vary with rarity and format, with live and stereo LP versions tracked for collectors and audiophiles.
Discography
Wayne Shorter discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Super Nova
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl 3
- CD 4
- Cassette 2
Moto Grosso Feio
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Etcetera
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette
Atlantis
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Phantom Navigator
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Joy Ryder
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
High Life
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Portrait
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Alegría
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Emanon
Wayne Shorter
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
- 01
Infant Eyes - Remastered1998/Rudy Van Gelder Edition - 02Footprints
- 03
Infant EyesSpeak No Evil · 1966 - 04Speak No EvilSpeak No Evil · 1966
- 05Footprints - Remastered
- 06Dance CadaverousSpeak No Evil · 1966
- 07Witch HuntSpeak No Evil · 1966
- 08Ponta de Areia
Essentials
3 Wayne Shorter albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1979A post-bop and modal jazz album featuring six tracks including "Lost" and the title track, recorded for Blue Note with several pressing variants and steady collector demand.
6 tracksStereo LPBlue Note label1979 release
#2 · 1974This 1974 US original pressing on A World Of Jazz label showcases Shorter's hard bop style over eight tracks and remains highly sought after by collectors today.
8 tracksOriginal US pressingA World Of Jazz label1974 release
#3 · 2024Latest release capturing Shorter's evolving post-bop sound with modern studio production, available in worldwide original and limited edition pressings.
10 tracksStereo LPBlue Note label2024 release
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Wayne Shorter
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Wayne Shorter joins Miles Davis Quintet
In 1964, Shorter joined Miles Davis's quintet alongside Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, becoming a primary composer and shifting to soprano saxophone in jazz-rock explorations.
Co-founding Weather Report in 1971
After leaving Davis in 1971, Shorter co-founded Weather Report with Joe Zawinul, pioneering jazz-rock fusion over a 15-year span, greatly influencing the genre.
Original US pressing of Second Genesis is collector prized
The 1974 US original pressing of Second Genesis on A World Of Jazz label has a high collector demand with more than twice as many wanting it as owners, driving prices above €100 for mint copies.
Rare Japanese pressing of Odyssey Of Iska
Odyssey Of Iska, released in 1971, has a notable original pressing on Blue Note in Japan priced notably higher than most US editions, reflecting its rarity among collectors.
"The clarity and innovation in Wayne Shorter's soprano saxophone work during the Miles Davis years transformed modern jazz composition."— Jazz Critic
Wayne Shorter vinyl discography
See allNew Introducing Wayne Shorter
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Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-08-29CONCORD RECORDSFrom$33.03
3 offersCelebration, Volume 1
Wayne Shorter
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2024-08-23BLUE NOTEFrom$22.95
2 offersLIVE AT THE DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Wayne Shorter
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2023-01-20CANDIDFrom$29.99
2 offers
Wayne Shorter CDs
See allSpeak No Evil Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac
Wayne Shorter
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-05-01From$28.06
1 offerAdam's Apple Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac
Wayne Shorter
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-05-01From$26.91
1 offerSchizophrenia Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac
Wayne Shorter
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-05-01From$28.06
1 offerNative dancer Edition limitée
Wayne Shorter
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2016-04-01Sony Records Int'l
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
What are Wayne Shorter's most collectible vinyl albums?
Albums like Second Genesis (1974 US original), Odyssey Of Iska (1971 Japanese pressing), and The Soothsayer (1979) often attract collectors due to rarity and pressing variants.
Which genres did Wayne Shorter influence in jazz?
Shorter's work spans bebop, hard bop, post-bop, modal jazz, free jazz, and jazz fusion, notably pioneering jazz-rock fusion with Weather Report.
What format variations exist for Celebration Volume 1?
The 2024 Celebration Volume 1 is available as a worldwide stereo LP and a limited edition pressing, each tracked separately for price and availability.
When did Wayne Shorter start playing soprano saxophone?
He shifted to soprano saxophone during the mid-1960s, especially during his tenure with Miles Davis's jazz-rock groups like In A Silent Way and Bitches Brew.
How does Wayne Shorter's vinyl pricing vary by pressing?
Prices differ widely; original US pressings and rare country-specific editions command higher values, while reissues tend to be more affordable.
Are there notable live Wayne Shorter vinyl recordings?
Yes, for example, Live At The Detroit Jazz Festival is a free jazz recording available on vinyl with tracked pressings and prices.
Is Wayne Shorter connected to any famous jazz musicians on vinyl?
Shorter collaborated extensively with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, all notable figures with vinyl discographies.
What is Wayne Shorter's connection to France and vinyl collectors there?
His live performances in Europe, such as the 1961 Olympia concert, resonate with French jazz audiences and collectors, with some releases available on vinyl in France.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.