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The Best Episodes Directed By Dorsay Alavi

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Dorsay Alavi Ratings Summary

"Newark Flash In NYC 1933-1971" is the best rated episode directed by Dorsay Alavi. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 8/24/2023 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Faith Is to Be Fearless 1972–1999".

  • Newark Flash In NYC 1933-1971
    9.0/101 votes

    #1 - Newark Flash In NYC 1933-1971

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/24/2023

    Portal 1 transports us into Shorter's childhood, filled with comics and movies that serendipitously lead him to music. He writes and plays with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, records stunning solo compositions for Blue Note Records and joins the Miles Davis Quintet. Shorter’s virtuosity and arrangements take Davis in a new direction, inspiring the titles of some Miles Davis Quintet albums.

    Director: Dorsay Alavi

    Writer: N/A

  • Faith Is to Be Fearless 1972–1999
    9.0/101 votes

    #2 - Faith Is to Be Fearless 1972–1999

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/24/2023

    Portal 2 explores Shorter's struggle with trauma and addiction. He discovers Buddhism. He and Joseph Zawinul form the popular jazz rock group Weather Report and become pioneers of the jazz rock movement. Shorter collaborates with Milton Nascimentos, Joni Mitchell, and Herbie Hancock, marking this era as the most commercially successful period of his career.

    Director: Dorsay Alavi

    Writer: N/A

  • Zero Gravity 2000 - ∞
    9.0/101 votes

    #3 - Zero Gravity 2000 - ∞

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/24/2023

    In Portal 3, Shorter redefines jazz and encourage artistic exploration to affect social change. He sees "Zero Gravity" as breaking free from the genre's confines and oppressive societal conditioning. In his 80's, he innovates with his quartet and orchestral compositions, creating his most prolific body of work. He proves that the human being behind the instrument remains of the utmost importance.

    Director: Dorsay Alavi

    Writer: N/A