From “Weather Report” : 1971 : Columbia KC 30661
This 1971 album (not to be confused with the group’s 1982 album of the same name) was the debut record from Weather Report. At this point, the music was still very classic fusion in the vein of “Bitches Brew” and “In A Silent Way”, although with much more concise compositions. There will always be debate over which Weather Report line-up was the best, but for my money the music on this album is still some of the strongest the group ever made.
Players:
Wayne Shorter – Soprano & Tenor Sax
Joe Zawinul – Piano, Electric Piano
Miroslav Vitous – Bass
Airto Moreira – Percussion
Alphonse Mouzon – Drums