Wayne Shorter's groundbreaking solo with Steely Dan transcribed (Aja 1977)

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Published 2023-03-06
This week we sadly lost a legendary saxophonist, composer, educator, Wayne Shorter. Here is one of his iconic pop/rock solo's on Steely Dan's "Aja", from the same titled album. The solo is one simultaneously with Steve Gadd on drums, incredible stuff! Here is the transcription for tenor saxophone transposition.

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All Comments (21)
  • @SharpElevenMusic
    Thank you for the many contributions to the saxophone, jazz and composition you made! And as Wayne said so beautifully, his definition of jazz was: "I dare you!". That's exactly what this solo, and so many other gems were. What's your favorite Wayne Shorter solo or composition? Leave it in the comments below! /Jorre
  • @michaelfoxbrass
    Such beautiful aggression - without Wayne’s perfectly brilliant compliment, Gadd’s insane drums wouldn’t have hit so deeply.
  • @dinogovender5133
    Soprano or tenor Wayne was the best in my book .with 12 Grammys under his belt need i say more. Rest in peace brother. Thank you for the music
  • @brianl9579
    Thank you for music, Wayne. Rest in peace.
  • @MusicBySJP
    This is one my favorite moments in all of music. Awesome.
  • @GabrielBelloMusic
    may he rest in peace, grateful for the gifts he had that he shared with us ;)
  • @bkind2wolves
    Did you hear Steves stick click in the beginning. Too cool...😊 Listen again.
  • @ricaard
    "...up on a hill, they've got time to burn; there's no return..."
  • @GOODTARGETBARTZ
    I might just be two pints 🍻 in at lunch but I actually think I might be able to learn this! Thank you for your work
  • @jeffdewitt9359
    My favorite part of the song. My second favorite comes towards the end of the song where it's the same riff. Superb. Best song by a great band... to me.
  • @johnskamnakis2501
    His solo in Juju is my favorite solo and Nefertiti is my favorite composition of his. I think he was more of a great composer than a soloist although some of his solos are more than great. I also loved his sound during his Miles Quintet years. A legend!
  • @kenmorrison793
    Got to see Herbie Hancock the other night. He and his mates played a Wayne Shorter song...(Footsteps)