Live and Unreleased
Weather Report · 2002
131 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of jazz fusion, blending intricate melodies with improvisational flair and rhythmic complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teen Town — This track showcases the band’s exceptional musicianship with its infectious groove and dynamic interplay, making it a standout among their performances.
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Cucumber Slumber — Its extended improvisational sections highlight Weather Report's signature style, merging complex rhythms with ethereal melodies that demonstrate their artistic depth.
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Elegant People — The fusion of intricate harmonies and engaging rhythms in this track exemplifies the band's innovative approach to jazz fusion, resonating strongly with audiences.
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Black Market — This live version brings a fresh energy to a classic composition, showcasing the band’s ability to reinterpret their works in a live setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- wave-like pacing throughout
- immersive live energy experience
- reflective moments of improvisation
- evocative soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Captures live performances, appealing to dedicated fans but not as accessible for newcomers.
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Live and Unreleased' captures Weather Report during a retrospective phase, showcasing live performances from their illustrious career. This album arrives almost two decades after their groundbreaking work in the late 1970s and early 1980s, offering fans a chance to hear previously unreleased material alongside established classics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Freezing Fire 8:13
- 2 Plaza Real 7:03
- 3 Fast City 6:48
- 4 Portrait of Tracy 5:56
- 5 Elegant People 4:27
- 6 Cucumber Slumber 11:39
- 7 Teen Town 6:29
- 8 Man in the Green Shirt 10:30
Disc 2
- 1 Black Market 9:26
- 2 Where the Moon Goes 12:05
- 3 River People 6:57
- 4 Two Lines 8:15
- 5 Cigano 3:59
- 6 In a Silent Way / Waterfall 5:45
- 7 Night Passage 5:53
- 8 Port of Entry 8:08
- 9 Rumba Mama 1:15
- 10 Directions / Dr. Honoris Causa 8:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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