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8:30

Weather Report

71 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · free jazz · jazz-funk

A vibrant fusion of complex rhythms and melodic improvisation that redefines jazz boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with resolutions
  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • immersive rhythmic improvisation sessions
  • vibrant energy for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, '8:30' captures Weather Report at a pivotal moment in their evolution as a band, following their acclaimed album 'Heavy Weather.' This live album showcases the group’s peak creativity and commercial success, solidifying their legacy in the jazz fusion genre during the late 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Miles Davis· Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Market 9:47
  • 2 Teen Town 6:03
  • 3 A Remark You Made 8:01
  • 4 Slang 4:45
  • 5 In a Silent Way 2:52
  • 6 Birdland 6:58
  • 7 Thanks for the Memory 3:33
  • 8 Badia / Boogie Woogie Waltz Medley 9:28
  • 9 8:30 2:36
  • 10 Brown Street 8:34
  • 11 The Orphan 3:16
  • 12 Sightseeing 5:35

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