Weather Report was one of the most influential Jazz-Fusion groups of their era and outlasted many of its contemporaries such as Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters and The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Despite many personnel changes over the band’s 16-year lifespan, they continued to create groundbreaking music under the guidance of Joe Zawinul.
Due to Zawinul‘s obsession with groove, the band steered towards a Funky, edgy sound and incorporated R&B elements. “Sweetnighter” was the first album on which this new direction was audible. It was their third studio album which was originally released in 1973. The last song on the album, “Non-Stop Home”, foreshadowed the band’s developing hallmark sound.
“Sweetnighter” is available on black vinyl.
Pre-Order “Sweetnighter” here: https://www.musiconvinyl.com/products/weather-report-sweetnighter-vinyl
SIDE A
01. Boogie Woogie Waltz
02. Manolete
03. Adios
SIDE B
01. 125th Street Congress
02. Will
03. Non-Stop Home