Weather Report was a multinational jazz-funk/fusion ensemble that released fourteen studio albums between 1971 and 1986 on Columbia. Throughout its existence, the band was co-led by American saxophonist Wayne Shorter and Austrian keyboardist Joe Zawinul. Numerous rhythm players did stints with the band during its fifteen-year history, most notably drummers Alphonse Mouzon and Narada Michael […]
Alphonse Mouzon (Nov. 21, 1948 — Dec. 25, 2016) was an American jazz-rock drummer who started his career with credits on albums by Roy Ayers, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Eugene McDaniels, Bobbi Humphrey, Les McCann, Norman Connors, Doug Carn, and Teruo Nakamura. In 1971, he co-founded the jazz-funk supergroup Weather Report and played on their […]
Jaco Pastorius (1951–1987) was an American bassist renown for his fretless style. He exploded onto the scene in 1976 with a star-backed solo album and guest appearances on titles by Joni Mitchell (Hejira) and Pat Metheny (Bright Size Life). That year, he joined Weather Report for a six-album stint. Background He was born John Francis […]
Wayne Shorter (1933–2003) was an American saxophonist and composer who did stints with Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers (1959–64) and Miles Davis (1964–70). Between 1959 and 1970, he recorded fourteen bandleader albums for Blue Note. In 1971, he co-founded Weather Report, a jazz-funk supergroup with Austrian keyboardist Joe Zawinul. Background Wayne Shorter was born […]
Miroslav Vitous (born Dec. 6 1947) is a Czech jazz-rock bassist, active on the international scene from the late 1960s. After moving stateside on a musical scholarship, he backed Miles Davis for a round of 1967 live dates. His early backing credits include albums by Roy Ayers, Chic Corea, and Herbie Man. In 1970, Vitous […]
Alphonso Johnson (born Feb. 2, 1951) is an American jazz-funk bassist from Philadelphia who emerged in Catalyst for their 1972 debut and 1974 third album Unity. He joined Weather Report for their 1974–76 albums Mysterious Traveller, Tale Spinnin’, and Black Market. As a solo artist, he released three albums in 1976/77 on Epic, followed by […]
Black Market is the fifth studio album by multinational jazz-rock ensemble Weather Report, released in 1976 on Columbia Records. Tracklist: A1. “Black Market” (6:30) A2. “Cannon Ball” (4:35) A3. “Gibraltar” (7:45) B1. “Elegant People” (5:02) B2. “Three Clowns” (3:14) B3. “Barbary Coast” (3:05) B4. “Herandnu” (6:35) Credits: Joe Zawinul — synthesizer, rhodes electric piano, grand […]
Joe Zawinul (July 7, 1932 — Sept. 11, 2007) was an Austrian keyboardist, composer, and bandleader, active on the international jazz scene for a half century. Between 1971 and 1986, he co-headed the multi-national jazz-funk/ambient ensemble Weather Report with American saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Background Joe Zawinul was born Josef Erich Zawinul on July 7, 1932, […]
Mysterious Traveller is the third studio album by multinational jazz-rock ensemble Weather Report, released in 1974 on Columbia Records. Tracklist: A1. “Nubian Sundance” (10:40) A2. “American Tango” (3:42) A3. “Cucumber Slumber” (8:22) B1. “Mysterious Traveller” (7:18) B2. “Blackthorn Rose” (5:02) B3. “Scarlet Woman” (5:47) B4. “Jungle Book” (7:20) Credits: Josef Zawinul – Electric and acoustic […]
Heavy Weather is the sixth studio album by multinational jazz-rock ensemble Weather Report, released in 1977 on Columbia Records. Tracklist: A1. “Birdland” (5:59) A2. “A Remark You Made” (6:52) A3. “Teen Town” (2:53) A4. “Harlequin” (4:00) B1. “Rumba Mamá” (2:12) B2. “Palladium” (4:45) B3. “The Juggler” (5:05) B4. “Havona” (6:03) Credits: Joe Zawinul — synthesizer, […]
Weather Report is the debut album by the namesake multinational jazz-rock ensemble, released in 1971 on CBS/Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Milky Way” (2:30) A2. “Umbrellas” (3:24) A3. “Seventh Arrow” (5:20) A4. “Orange Lady” (8:40) B1. “Morning Lake” (4:23) B2. “Waterfall” (6:18) B3. “Tears” (3:22) B4. “Eurydice” (5:43) Credits: Joe Zawinul — piano, electric piano Wayne Shorter […]
Sweetnighter is an album by multinational jazz-funk collective Weather Report, released in 1973 on Columbia. The album is their third longplayer and second full-studio effort. Tracklist: A1. “Boogie Woogie Waltz” (13:01) A2. “Manolete” (5:50) A3. “Adios” (2:56) B1. “125th Street Congress” (12:12) B2. “Will” (6:13) B3. “Non-Stop Home” (4:50) Credits: Joe Zawinul — electric piano, piano, […]
