Description
WEATHER REPORT Heavy Weather (1977 UK graduatedorange label 8-track LP. A landmark release in the jazz-fusioncanon, Heavy Weather by Weather Report stands as a definingstatement of late-’70s sophistication, groove, and sonicexploration. Originally issued in 1977, this stunning LPcaptures the band at the height of their creative powers, withthe visionary partnership of Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shortersteering a lineup bolstered by the astonishing bass work ofJaco Pastorius.From the opening textures of “Birdland”—arguably the band’smost iconic composition—listeners are drawn into a rich,melodic landscape where jazz improvisation meets funkrhythms and futuristic production. The album flowseffortlessly through the shimmering atmospheres of “ARemark You Made,” the playful syncopation of “Teen Town,”and the cinematic sweep of “Palladium,” each trackshowcasing impeccable musicianship and forward-thinkingarrangements.Pressed on vinyl, Heavy Weather delivers a warm, dynamiclistening experience that perfectly suits its intricate layersand tonal depth. The interplay between Zawinul’ssynthesizers, Shorter’s expressive sax lines, and Pastorius’revolutionary fretless bass creates a sound that remains asfresh and influential today as it was upon release.A must-have for fusion enthusiasts and vinyl collectors alike,this LP is more than just an album—it’s a masterclass inmusical innovation, capturing a moment when boundariesdissolved and a new language of jazz was born. Housed in amatte picture sleeve, the sleeve is Excellent with light shelfwear & the vinyl is in Excellent condition & appears barelyplayed)
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
A1. Birdland 5:59
A2. A Remark You Made 6:52
A3. Teen Town 2:53
A4. Harlequin 4:00
B1. Rumba Mama 2:12
B2. Palladium 4:45
B3. The Juggler 5:05
B4. Havona 6:03
Artist – Weather Report (click link for complete listing)
Title -Heavy Weather (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release – 1977
Original Year of Release – 1977
Format – vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label – CBS
Catalogue No – 81775 (click link for more)
Country of Origin – United Kingdom (UK)
Language – Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our .
Additional info – Deleted, Picture Sleeve
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) – 5052795294084
Condition – This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above ). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No – WEALPHE363134
Related Artists – Alphonse Mouzon, Alphonso Johnson, Jaco Pastorius, Joe Zawinul, Miroslav Vitous, Peter Erskine, Poussez, Wayne Shorter.
GENRES
Jazz, POP, Soul and r&b.
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