Summary

Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity is a three-part documentary celebrating the life and achievements of jazz legend Wayne Shorter, directed by Dorsay Alavi and executive produced by Brad Pitt and Santana. The film delves into different eras of Shorter’s life and features interviews with his collaborators, including Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marcus Miller, and Esperanza Spalding. The release date of the film, August 25th, coincides with what would have been Shorter’s 90th birthday, emphasizing his enduring influence on jazz and the need for musicians to push the boundaries of the genre.

A jazz legend will be celebrated in Prime Video’s Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity. Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity is a three-part documentary film directed by Dorsay Alavi, who has been working on the film for over a decade. The executive producers of this three-part film include Brad Pitt and music star Santana.

On top of a long list of other musical accomplishments, including being a founding member of the jazz fusion group Weather Report, Wayne Shorter spent six years playing with one of the most influential musicians of all time, Miles Davis, as part of Davis’ Second Great Quintet. Screen Rant is excited to premiere a clip from Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity, which details a consequential moment in Shorter’s life; an early phone call Shorter received from Davis. Check it out below:

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Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity features interviews with some of Shorter’s best-known collaborators, musical giants, and more including Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marcus Miller, and Esperanza Spalding. Each section of the film covers a different era of Shorter’s life: the first part explores Shorter’s childhood and rise to prominence from 1933 to 1971, the second contrasts Shorter’s personal struggles with his commercial successes from 1972 to 1999, and the third begins in the year 2000 and focuses on Shorter’s commitment to musical progression and enduring legacy. See the key art for Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity here:

Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity will be released on August 25th, which would have been Shorter’s 90th birthday. Shorter passed away in March 2023, though his influence on jazz music cannot be understated and will live on as the genre continues to progress. In that way, Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity is not just a look at the life of an all-time great, but an encouraging message to current and future jazz musicians to continue pushing not just the boundaries of their own musicianship, but the genre as a whole.

Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity will launch on Friday, August 25th on Prime Video.