While doing some research on an unrelated subject I stumbled across the fact that Weather Report's Mysterious Traveller (the group deliberately chose the British spelling) was celebrating the 50th anniversary of its release. While Mysterious Traveller
I’ve always thought WR were at their peak here and into Tale Spinnin’. Also I will go to my grave in the firm belief that Alphonso Johnson and Chester Thompson were the absolute best bass/drums team they ever had. I saw them live a few times back then and Al and Chester absolutely nailed it.
I agree, love Tale Spinnin'. I also love Black Market, nice Zawinul first side, two good compositions from Wayne, and mostly Johnson/Thompson--only two tracks with Pastorious.
It's never, ever a mistake to have Chester Thompson in your band.
My first jazz album ever was 'Sweetnighter' by Weather Report. It's endlessly interesting, and I enjoy it as much today as I did in 1975. 'Mysterious Traveller' is nearly as great. This group did the 'Seven Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus' for fusion jazz. Appreciated your review.
I’ve always thought WR were at their peak here and into Tale Spinnin’. Also I will go to my grave in the firm belief that Alphonso Johnson and Chester Thompson were the absolute best bass/drums team they ever had. I saw them live a few times back then and Al and Chester absolutely nailed it.
I agree, love Tale Spinnin'. I also love Black Market, nice Zawinul first side, two good compositions from Wayne, and mostly Johnson/Thompson--only two tracks with Pastorious.
It's never, ever a mistake to have Chester Thompson in your band.
My first jazz album ever was 'Sweetnighter' by Weather Report. It's endlessly interesting, and I enjoy it as much today as I did in 1975. 'Mysterious Traveller' is nearly as great. This group did the 'Seven Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus' for fusion jazz. Appreciated your review.
Fantastic band, fantastic album 💿