Wait is rewarded, Symbad. There’s always someone asking silly questions to mom. But, between you and me, mom knows that one of her children is, in some way, special to her. She cannot, must not, say it to others. But she knows. Or does she? P.S.: I’m repeating myself, but I really like Vitous; I couldn't even tell you why. Bai bai.
I've been listening to some tracks again for a couple of days, diving a bit into this one by Weather and a bit from Spectrum by Tony Williams [Lifetime], and I thought I would write something about it.
Great weather report... I haven't heard the album in question, but I'm voting because I know them well enough and their quality is excellent. The review is also good.
Antmo: Spectrum is probably that of Billy Cobham, right??!! There’s no trace of a Spectrum in Tony Williams’ discography!!! Unforgivable for a drummer (you owe me a medium beer!) :-) V.
Beautiful, but I think the Jaco era is better. Not just for Jaco, the others seem more inspired as well, and the group's chemistry is more cohesive. This is indeed a 5-star album, but from Black Market to 8:30, it's a 6. With a Heavy Weather that I believe is beyond the score.
Watch out, I'm going to lower your review score, huh?!! Spectrum is THE ANTHOLOGY by Tony Williams, a double gem from Verve that every lover of good music should have. This time I’ll let it slide... but next time I'll materialize out of your computer screen and strangle you. :-)
Dude, I almost completely agree: in the sense that (as a good bassist) the contribution from Vitous and Johnson was the litmus test that brought out a unique project that otherwise might never have been so great. Anyway, Pastorius added an extra gear. Antmo: sorry! Of course, these record labels too: calling a Tony Williams collection "Spectrum" when Cobham's "Spectrum" is a 'holy grail' of drumming (if you don’t have it, get it: it’s amazing). Zion, tks. :-) V.
Wooten: he’s a great technician who owes everything to the technique learned from his brother Reggie (guitarist). A master in using the instrument and a solid, high-class cornerstone: try standing behind a banjo and holding everything up with four strings, if you can! Various collaborations with bassists, especially with Steve Bailey. I have three Wooten albums; however, in terms of overall impact, the "music," which in the end is what counts, is "decently original." I mean, great stuff but not groundbreaking (in my humble opinion). As for Jaco, for me his first album is shocking, especially considering the times. Donna Lee alone has put the arrogance of many little folks in their place. Frankly, in terms of his primary work, there’s nothing at a straight 10 with honors (I repeat: for me!); we’re sitting at a solid eight. The best things (at an eleven with honors) he did with Weather Report and Joni Mitchell: Hejira, Shadows and Light, and Don Juan's Reckless Daughter. Bright Size Life is also a gem. One very nice thing is Live in NY no. 4 with Hiram Bullock and Kenwood Dennard. The others are a "valid document" but not much more. I repeat, to avoid internal wars, T-H-I-S V-A-L-U-E-S F-O-R M-E! Then everyone has their own tastes; and touching Jaco (even for me) simply "isn't done, it's not right"!!!
I’ll interject, forgive me: my favorite Jaco album is the self-titled first one, but for virgin ears (if they even exist anymore) I would recommend "Punk Jazz: The Anthology" - the classic compilation to give to the little cousin who is becoming too uptight.
So, I have two albums by Victor Wooten (not three): "Show of Hands," "What Did He Say"; moreover, I've heard several things he did with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. But I confess that it doesn’t blow me away. In fact, after the two mentioned above, I haven't bought anything else. The fact that he is technically brilliant does not automatically guarantee excellent art. But, I repeat, tastes are tastes.
Uh, sorry: were we talking about Jaco!? Well, Jaco is definitely worth getting as a bundle! The minimum of his performance is still worth more than any random album! So: Jaco Pastorius, Invitation, The birthday concert, Word of mouth, and this official Punk Jazz (which I don't have but I've heard great things about) should definitely be acquired. Then there’s also 'Weather Report The Jaco years' which I own and contains the best of Jaco in WR, but I'm not sure how much overlap there is with Punk Jazz.
great review, and awesome weather!! seriously Symbad, can you decide which one is the best? I don't know them all like you........by the way, you should check out the latest album by Zawinul that just came out: it's an incredible live recording, folks!
""Better" can be a strong word when talking about Weather Report and the career (career path) of two heavyweights like Joe & Wayne! As for Zawinul's post-WR production, I must honestly say that (having ALL his records, as a true "maniac"!!) it doesn't excite me, and I say this with great regret: objectively, it always consists of a monotonous drone around which sonic color develops but without much melodic content."
...but I still don't have either the live in Austria that you are probably talking about or a live in Russia or something like that that was released recently...
I don't remember why, I heard it from a friend, it's Zawinul with his band: what surprises is the freshness and vitality of these (let's say it) old-timers........great!
I would invite you to buy Zawinul's biography "In a Silent Way": beautiful! It's in English, and I'm not sure if there's an Italian version, but it's worth the effort; absolutely. The immediate twin read after is Footprints, Shorter's bio...
I am listening continuously to the WR with great attention: I believe that overall the best, most innovative, direct, magical, and mysterious is the first Weather Report (1971): a stunning blend of studio work and improvisation. Rating: 10. Mysterious Traveller is another exceptional album, as is Heavy Weather, the best reverb-ed record in the history of studio recording :) here are the three cornerstones, I would say.
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