The recording features arguably the most individual group ever to mix elements of jazz, rock and electronics and they‘re captured here at their absolute best. Led by two musical visionaries, pianist and keyboard player Joe Zawinul and tenor and soprano saxophonist Wayne Shorter, the group was also unique in that it eschewed the then fashionable guitar.
Also on board were flamboyant electric bassist Jaco Pastorius, a genuine innovator, and newly arrived drummer Peter Erskine a master technician brought into the group to add more of a jazz feel. Prior to this line up an additional percussionist had always been present but this auxiliary role was dropped to allow greater space in the music.
Personnel: Joe Zawinul (keyboards), Wanye Shorter (tenor and soprano saxophone), Jaco Pastorius (electric bass), Peter Erskine (drums)
| Disc 1 1. Black Market 2. Scarlet Woman 3. Young and Fine 4. The Pursuit of the Woman with the Feathered Hat 5. A Remark You Made 6. River People 7. Thanks for the Memories 8. Dolores / Portrait of Tracy / Third Stone from the Sun 9. Mr. Gone | Disc 2 1. In a Silent Way 2. Waterfall 3. Teen Town 4. I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good / The Midnight Sun Will Never Set On You 5. Birdland 6. Introductions 7. Fred & Jack 8. Elegant People 9. Badia |
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