The Jazz Show Episode July 4, 2022

Weather Report: "Live in Tokyo"

9:00pm - 12:32am

Weather Report was one of the most prominent bands of the 70's and 80's . It existed from 1970 to 1986 and was initially begun as an idea from pianist/composer Joe Zawinul, saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter and virtuoso bassist/composer Miroslav Vitous. They were initially inspired by the late 70's music of Miles Davos from his "In A Silent Way" album and his ground breaking "Bitches Brew" recording. All three had worked with Miles. The three principals foresaw a new vision for Jazz moving away from many of the more traditional forms plus the use of electronic instruments such as the electric bass and synthesizer. For want of a better definition, their music was called "Jazz Fusion". Alphonse Mouzon was their first drummer very soon replaced by Eric Gravatt and various percussionists were tried by finally Brazilian master Don Um Romaro was the ideal. Tonight's Jazz feature is from a concert in Tokyo recorded in January of 1972 and represents Weather Report at it's early artistic best before it began to use more R&B and funk elements and catered to a wider audience. The music moves through a variety of moods and tempos and is very dynamic and open. This album was only available in Japan for many years but finally issued domestically in the CD era. Enjoy Weather Report tonight!.

Track Listing:

Vertical Invader
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
Seventh Arrow
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
T.M.
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
Doctor Honoris Causa
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
Surucucu
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
Lost
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
Early Minor
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
Directions
Weather Report · Live in Tokyo
Back Talk
Jimmy Smith · I'm Movin' On.
Travellin' Blues
Carmen McRae/Dave Brubeck · Take Five
Take Five
Carmen McRae/Dave Brubeck · Take Five
The Message
Johnny Griffin · The Little Giant
63rd Street Theme
Johnny Griffin · The Little Giant
There is No Greater Love
Ahmad Jamal · Ahmad Jamal at The Pershing
Poinciana
Ahmad Jamal · Ahmad Jamal at The Pershing
Woody'n You
Ahmad Jamal · Ahmad Jamal at The Pershing
R.P.D.D.
Ornette Coleman · Ornette!
Atlantic Ones
Hasaan ibn Ali · Metaphysics
El Hasaan
Hasaan ibn Ali · Metaphysics
The Call
Roland kirk · Introducing Roland Kirk
Jack The Ripper
Roland Kirk · Introducing Roland Kirk
All Members
Blue Mitchell · Blue Mitchell/Sonny Red