Dealing with the unknown, the unexpected, is a reflection for me musically of what's happening in the world, because people are learning how to dialog with each other without any past strategy or any kind of formula from the past. — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
The arts can open the door to the imagination, pushing the envelope of how peace can be created. It takes courage to take this… — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
It’s making a statement about what life is, really. And I’m going to end the line with it. — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
There's a certain road in life most people walk on, because it's familiar, and they can jostle to get in front place. I prefer… — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
I'm learning more about life when I'm playing too, and writing music. I'm learning more about life, the connection. — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
Music is just sound - what's more important to me is behavior. I'm watching these play-offs - basketball - it's interesting to watch behavior,… — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
I always say that music is a small drop in the ocean of life. I was told a long time ago that your horn,… — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
It's up to the person who's being creative to find ways to emerge and shake up the world of wealth. — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
There's a steady forward march of a creative process that some of us stay with and don't give up - that should be an… — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
Jazz shouldn't have any mandates. Jazz is not supposed to be something that's required to sound like jazz. For me, the word 'jazz' means,… — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
