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(1970 – 1986)
Weather Report was an influential jazz fusion band of the 1970s and 1980s, one of the bands that defined the genre. Their initial style was collectively improvised free jazz with a strong rhythmic pulse and latin influences; moving into more funk-oriented rhythms. The sound also developed from an acoustic lineup to increasingly synthesised textures as keyboardist Joe Zawinul embraced successive generations of technology.
The band was founded in 1970 by Josef Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophones) following their experiences in Miles Davis’s pioneering electric band of the late 60s, although they had been friends for a decade before this. Zawinul and Shorter were the only permanent members: other musicians included bassists Miroslav Vitous, Alphonso Johnson, Jaco Pastorius and Victor Bailey; drummers Alphonse Mouzon, Eric Gravatt, Chester Thompson, Peter Erskine and Omar Hakim; and percussionists Airto Moreira, Alex Acuña and Manolo Badrena; with numerous other collaborators and guests.
Weather Report’s earliest releases owe a clear debt to Miles Davis’s late 60s electric style, but by the release of Mysterious Traveller in 1974, the group had arrived at a style of its own: several of the tracks depend upon propulsive rhythmic figures, with solos more explorative of mood than technical ‘excellence’. In this respect they were always more artistically ambitious than the majority of other jazz fusion artists.
The band was founded in 1970 by Josef Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophones) following their experiences in Miles Davis’s pioneering electric band of the late 60s, although they had been friends for a decade before this. Zawinul and Shorter were the only permanent members: other musicians included bassists Miroslav Vitous, Alphonso Johnson, Jaco Pastorius and Victor Bailey; drummers Alphonse Mouzon, Eric Gravatt, Chester Thompson, Peter Erskine and Omar Hakim; and percussionists Airto Moreira, Alex Acuña and Manolo Badrena; with numerous other collaborators and guests.
Weather Report’s earliest releases owe a clear debt to Miles Davis’s late 60s electric style, but by the release of Mysterious Traveller in 1974, the group had arrived at a style of its own: several of the tracks depend upon propulsive rhythmic figures, with solos more explorative of mood than technical ‘excellence’. In this respect they were always more artistically ambitious than the majority of other jazz fusion artists.
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chrisjon89 wrote:
I wasn't too keen on Heavy Weather but I'm loving the self titled from '71
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Clayton09 wrote:
Starting to really grow on me. Black Market, Heavy Weather, Mr. Gone.
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RussellChap wrote:
Good, great even, but some of the melodies can be too rococo & er, cheesy...But when it works it really WORKS.
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KeIemvor wrote:
Amazing band.
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IanCat87 wrote:
A bass god? Was he good at fishing?
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VinnyMcFly wrote:
Jaco Pastorius is a bassgod. [3]
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BiGoKs wrote:
the best
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guiToT wrote:
black market best album ever done by any band of any style
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barrospablito wrote:
Live in Offenbach 1978: amazing new release!
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hookbags wrote:
Mr Gone is my favourite album
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immolation wrote:
HEAVY WEATHER = TOP 3 ALL TIME CLASSICS!
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Neue_regel_ wrote:
W.R. = In Top-3 Fusion bands ever along with Mahavisnhu O. and Return To Forever
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Binjjo wrote:
@JBThazard i would have to say Heavy Weather, Black Market, and Weather Report
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JBThazard wrote:
What are their best albums, generally considered? I usually listen to a band's best when starting off.
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demonoman77 wrote:
Where can I get the audio for "live in montreux 1976" ?? I really need it.
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Assedor wrote:
Musicians with its virtuoso performances outstripped the musical era. Inspired by the philosophical concepts and personal experience have expanded the boundaries of modern music.
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darksatanic wrote:
I still think the early band with Miroslav on Bass is where the real action is.
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LtLollipop wrote:
Jaco Pastorius is a bassgod. [2]
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SAAT4NA wrote:
Jaco Pastorius is a bassgod.
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Casp86 wrote:
from WR1971 to Heavy Weather all tracks are great!
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