Sportin' Life
Weather Report · 1985
39 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · free jazz · jazz-funk
A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk and rock, blending intricate rhythms with engaging melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, engaging listening sessions
- rhythmic background energy
- intricate melodic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Sportin' Life' was Weather Report's twelfth studio album and came during a period of transition for the band. This album followed their commercially successful 'Black Market' (1976) and 'Heavy Weather' (1977), marking a shift towards a more accessible sound while still showcasing their improvisational prowess. At this point in their career, the group was exploring new musical territories with different lineups.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Corner Pocket 5:45
- 2 Indiscretions 4:05
- 3 Hot Cargo 4:40
- 4 Confians 5:06
- 5 Pearl on the Half‐Shell 4:07
- 6 What’s Going On 6:28
- 7 Face on the Barroom Floor 3:58
- 8 Ice‐Pick Willy 4:59
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