Setlist
01. Freezing Fire 00:00
02. Scarlet Woman 08:21
03. Mysterious Traveller 17:05
04. Badia / Boogie Woogie Waltz 21:56
Recorded at the Philharmonie Berlin, Germany on November 6, 1975
Line Up
Joe Zawinul, Synthesizer, Fender Rhodes, Grand Piano
Wayne Shorter, Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Alphonso Johnson, Electric Bass
Alex Acuña, Percussion
Chester Thompson, Drums
The Zawinul estate has unveiled a remarkable treasure in honor of Weather Report's 40th anniversary. This live recording captures the electrifying essence of the supergroup's performance at the esteemed 1975 Jazztage Berlin, a cornerstone of Europe's jazz scene. The concert crackles with audacious spirit, from the propulsive rhythms of Wayne Shorter's "Freezing Fire" to Joe Zawinul's exotic masterpiece "Badia," a harbinger of the future world music movement. The band's uncanny group-think and unwavering commitment to their mantra, "we always solo and we never solo," envelopes each tune with an enchanting sense of discovery, leaving an indelible mark on the audience.
Mark Gridley's detailed exploration of Weather Report's approach to improvisation highlights their departure from conventional norms. The band's instruments engaged in dynamic interactions, with melodies and rhythms erupting from unexpected sources. Dan Morgenstern's review aptly captures the ineffable essence of Weather Report's music, which defies categorization and bridges the contemporary with the warm, human, and beautiful.
By 1975, the Weather Report ensemble boasted a formidable rhythm section with Alphonso Johnson on bass, Chester Thompson on drums, and Alex Acuña on percussion. This powerful combination laid the foundation for Weather Report's unique sound, embracing funk-infused grooves and polyrhythmic vigor. The dynamic interplay of instruments, epitomized by Shorter's "Freezing Fire," showcased the fusion of individual talents into a harmonious musical journey. The hauntingly atmospheric "Scarlet Woman" and the fervent energy of "Mysterious Traveller" further solidified Weather Report's pioneering spirit, culminating in the breathtaking crescendo of Shorter and Zawinul's sonic dialogues.
Revisiting this iconic performance decades later, its freshness and invigorating resonance remain undiminished. This release celebrates Weather Report's profound influence on jazz during an era of bold experimentation and profound transformation
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