[2015-11-20] Weather Report "The Legendary Live Tapes: 1978-1981" 4CD box set (Columbia/Legacy)

Dental Floss Tycoon · 16 Oct 2007

Description
Weather Report's The Legendary Live Tapes features four discs of sensational unreleased performances all "completely, totally, unapologetically and insanely live" recorded by the legendary jazz group from 1978 to 1981.

Formed by onetime Miles Davis sidemen Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter in 1970, Weather Report defied categorization in the 15 years they recorded together. Inspired by their "electric" collaborations with Davis, Zawinul and Shorter would lead Weather Report into unpredictable territory, from free-jazz to structured but sprawling multicultural jazz-rock. Though Zawinul would reject the "fusion" genre the band are so often associated with "We don't fuse nuthin', we just play from the heart," he once said their music would serve as a landmark for jazz revolution and evolution in the 1970s and 1980s.

The dramatic addition of electric bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius to the lineup in 1976 led to an even more energetic and daring Weather Report, who would even score a crossover hit in 1977 with "Birdland." A year later, drummer Peter Erskine joined the fold, creating one of the band's most notable lineups; that lineup would expand to a quintet with the addition of percussionist Bobby Thomas, Jr. in 1980.

These two lineups, responsible for some of Weather Report's most important moments, are chronicled in this four-disc set, sourced from never-before-heard soundboard tapes recorded by longtime live mixing engineer Brian Risner. Produced by Erskine and executive produced by Joe Zawinul's son Anthony, this package uniquely showcases Weather Report's extensive prowess as a band, opting not to replicate the ebb and flow of a standard Weather Report set at the time, instead offering a uniquely curated experience that captures the dazzling directions the group took at the arguable height of their powers.

Tracklist
[CD1]
1. 8:30
2. Sightseeing
3. Brown Street
4. The Orphan
5. Forlon
6. Three Views Of A Secret
7. Badia / Boogie Waltz
8. Wayne Solo
9. Jaco Solo (Osaka 1980)

[CD2]
1. Joe And Wayne Duet (Tokyo 1978)
2. Birdland
3. Peter's Solo
4. A Remark You Made
5. Continuum / River People
6. Gibraltar

[CD3]
1. Fast City
2. Madagascar
3. Night Passage
4. Dream Clock
5. Rockin' In Rhythm
6. Port Of Entry

[CD4]
1. Elegant People
2. Scarlet Women
3. Black Market
4. Jaco Solo (Osaka 1978)
5. Teen Town
6. Peter's Solo (Osaka 1978)
7. Directions

Amazon USA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01543DFZO/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01543DFZO/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01543DFZO/?tag=imwan-21

Dental Floss Tycoon · 16 Oct 2007

On Sony Legacy and Erskine is involved so could be true. Due November 2015 apparently. Shows up on Amazon too:

We shall see.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

I am very interested in this release especially on Legacy.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Bump: Dental Floss Tycoon linked to the tracklist for this release. I brought that info in-house to the first post.

Smiff · 10 Aug 2006

This looks like a must-buy

Neal Alhadeff · 07 Jan 2007

The Amazon US link is live. Just pre-ordered it.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59406

Yeah, this one's a must for sure.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

One of the songs that will be on this box set:

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Here's another song that will be on The Legendary Live Tapes:

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Amazon Canada's price for the box has dropped down to C$39.99, which even with postage is the lowest price:

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01543DFZO/?tag=imwanca-20

Here's another video:

[2015-11-20] Weather Report "The Legendary Live Tapes: 1978-1981" 4CD box set (Columbia/Legacy)

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