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Sep 3, 2023Liked by Michelle Mercer

Thank your for this Michelle! A fortunate "accident" when watching one of the videos the Wayne/Herbie duo performance of Maiden Voyage popped up. I know I have changed much and my ears and mind are open differently but I was never-the-less stunned by the beauty, creativity and spirituality of the performance. It was a seven minute meditation. I used it for inspiration to paint and got something I just love.

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Sep 2, 2023Liked by Michelle Mercer

Beautiful, Michelle, just beautiful. My words cannot do justice to your words and to Wayne Shorter who's been a musical presence in my (listening, waking, and dreaming) since his time with Miles Davis. Thanks for sharing!!

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Sep 2, 2023Liked by Michelle Mercer

Thanks so much for posting this Michelle! I had been looking forward with much anticipation to reading your impressions of the various tributes to Wayne Shorter and as always your writing did not disappoint. You have a unique perspective on his life and I - undoubtedly along with many others - am grateful you shared your experiences in L.A. with us!

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