Weather Report / MA, USA 03.20.1983

1983 marked the pinnacle of jazz fusion for Weather Report, who reached the height of their maturity. This Boston performance, a true “moving art,” vividly captures that intense stage presence! 1983 was the perfect fusion of 70s experimentation and 80s electronics, resulting in the “final Weather Report.” A strong funky groove, sophisticated ensemble, and the thrill of improvisation coexist in perfect balance. This performance features not only their signature “Birdland” tracks, but also more aggressive and danceable numbers. Zawinul’s keyboards swell and Shorter soars freely over a tightly controlled rhythm section—at that moment, the venue is completely engulfed in the band’s sonic world. The sound quality is also the best it’s been for this era, with outstanding separation and three-dimensionality of each part. The layered feel of the keyboards and the raw sound of the saxophone, in particular, create an overwhelming sense of presence. Live At Orpheum Theater, Boston, MA March 20th, 1983 Disc 1 1.Procession 2.Fast City 3.The Peasant 4.Db Waltz 5.Blue Sound Note 3 6.Molasses Run Disc 2 1.Two Line 2.Plazz Real 3.Where The Moon Goes 4.Zawinul & Shorter Duet 5.Night Passage / Black Market / Badis / A Remark You Made / Rockin’ In Rhythm / Birdland Joe Zawinul(keyb) Wayne Shorter(sax) Victor Bailey(b) Omar Hakim(dr) José Rossy(perc)