Forecast: Tomorrow
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Forecast: Tomorrow is a 3-CD/1-DVD career-spanning compilation of recordings of Weather Report
. The 37 tracks are presented chronologically, beginning with three tracks pre–Weather Report, from ensemble duties with Miles Davis
(both Zawinul and Shorter), Cannonball Adderley (Zawinul), and from a Shorter solo album. In addition to one unreleased track, the set closes with DJ Logic
's remix of a Weather Report track.
The 4th disc in the package is a 2-hour DVD of a concert in Offenbach am Main, on September 29, 1978 for the German TV program Rockpalast
. The boxed set includes a 100-page book with notes on the set by compiler Bob Belden
, a long essay on the band by Hal Miller
, and a reminiscence of the 1978 concert by drummer Peter Erskine
.
Weather Report
Weather Report was an American jazz-rock band of the 1970s and early 1980s. The band was co-led by the Austrian-born keyboard player Joe Zawinul and the American saxophonist Wayne Shorter...
. The 37 tracks are presented chronologically, beginning with three tracks pre–Weather Report, from ensemble duties with Miles Davis
Miles Davis
Miles Dewey Davis III was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz,...
(both Zawinul and Shorter), Cannonball Adderley (Zawinul), and from a Shorter solo album. In addition to one unreleased track, the set closes with DJ Logic
DJ Logic
DJ Logic is an American turntablist active primarily in jazz and with jam bands.Kibler was born and raised in The Bronx. An early interest in hip hop led to his using the turntables, practicing often. Kibler was also interested in funk and jazz music, and began collaborating with various musicians...
's remix of a Weather Report track.
The 4th disc in the package is a 2-hour DVD of a concert in Offenbach am Main, on September 29, 1978 for the German TV program Rockpalast
Rockpalast
Rockpalast is a German music television show that broadcasts live on German television station Westdeutscher Rundfunk . Rockpalast started in 1974 and continues to this day. Hundreds of rock and jazz bands have performed on Rockpalast...
. The boxed set includes a 100-page book with notes on the set by compiler Bob Belden
Bob Belden
James Robert Belden is an American saxophonist, arranger, composer, bandleader and producer. He is noted for his Grammy Award winning jazz orchestral recording titled The Black Dahlia. He is also a past head of A & R for Blue Note Records.Belden was born in Evanston, Illinois, and raised in...
, a long essay on the band by Hal Miller
Hal Miller
Sir Hilary Duppa "Hal" Miller , known as Hal Miller, is a British Conservative Party politician.Educated at Eton College, Miller graduated from Merton College, Oxford in 1956 and the University of London in 1962...
, and a reminiscence of the 1978 concert by drummer Peter Erskine
Peter Erskine
Peter Erskine is an American jazz drummer and composer. He has enjoyed a long and successful career as a session drummer, recording and touring with many famous jazz and rock artists, including Steely Dan and Weather Report...
.
CD Track listing
Disc One | ||||
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Track Title | Composer | Track Length | Year Recorded | Original Release |
"In a Silent Way" | J. Zawinul | 4:17 | 1969 | In a Silent Way, Miles Davis |
"Super Nova" | W. Shorter | 4:48 | 1969 | Super Nova, Wayne Shorter |
"Experience in E Major" (Excerpt) | J. Zawinul | 5:42 | 1970 | Domination, Cannonball Adderley |
"Milky Way" | W. Shorter/J. Zawinul | 2:31 | 1971 | Weather Report |
"Tears" | W. Shorter | 3:23 | 1971 | Weather Report |
"Eurydice" (Full Version) | W. Shorter | 10:44 | 1971 | Weather Report |
"Orange Lady" | J. Zawinul | 8:42 | 1971 | Weather Report |
"Unknown Soldier" | J. Zawinul | 7:58 | 1971 | I Sing the Body Electric |
"Directions" (Take 1) | J. Zawinul | 5:29 | 1971 | first release |
"Surucucu" | W. Shorter | 8:19 | 1972 | Live in Tokyo, I Sing the Body Electric |
"Second Sunday in August" | J. Zawinul | 4:12 | 1972 | I Sing the Body Electric |
"125th Street Congress" | J. Zawinul | 12:14 | 1973 | Sweetnighter |
Disc Two | ||||
Track Title | Composer | Track Length | Year Recorded | Original Release |
"Nubian Sundance" (Live) | J. Zawinul | 13:05 | 1974 | First Release |
"Blackthorn Rose" | W. Shorter | 5:01 | 1974 | Mysterious Traveller |
"Badia" | J. Zawinul | 5:21 | 1975 | Tale Spinnin |
"Cannon Ball" | J. Zawinul | 4:38 | 1976 | Black Market |
"Black Market" | J. Zawinul | 6:33 | 1976 | Black Market |
"Three Clowns" | W. Shorter | 3:24 | 1976 | Black Market |
"Havona" | J. Pastorius | 6:01 | 1976 | Heavy Weather |
"Birdland" | J. Zawinul | 5:58 | 1976 | Heavy Weather |
"Palladíum" | W. Shorter | 4:47 | 1976 | Heavy Weather |
"The Pursuit of the Woman With the Feathered Hat" | J. Zawinul | 5:03 | 1978 | Mr. Gone |
"The Orphan" | W. Shorter/J. Zawinul | 3:17 | 1979 | 8:30 |
"Sightseeing" | W. Shorter | 5:35 | 1979 | 8:30 |
Disc Three | ||||
Track Title | Composer | Track Length | Year Recorded | Original Release |
"Dream Clock" | J. Zawinul | 6:28 | 1980 | Night Passage |
"Three Views of a Secret" | J. Pastorius | 5:53 | 1980 | Night Passage |
"Port of Entry" (Live) | W. Shorter | 5:08 | 1980 | Night Passage |
"Dara Factor Two" | J. Zawinul/W. Shorter/J. Pastorius/P. Erskine/R. Thomas | 4:27 | 1981 | Weather Report (1982) |
"Procession" | J. Zawinul | 8:42 | 1982 | Procession |
"Plaza Real" | W. Shorter | 5:28 | 1982 | Procession |
"The Well" | W. Shorter | 3:57 | 1982 | Procession |
"D-Flat Waltz" | J. Zawinul | 11:12 | 1984 | Domino Theory |
"Domino Theory" | J. Zawinul | 6:10 | 1984 | Domino Theory |
"Predator" | W. Shorter | 5:20 | 1984 | Domino Theory |
"Face on the Barroom Floor" | W. Shorter | 3:58 | 1985 | Sportin' Life |
"Indiscretions" | J. Zawinul | 4:06 | 1985 | Sportin' Life |
"125th Street Congress (DJ Logic Remix)" | J. Zawinul | 5:04 | 1973/2005 | First Release |
Personnel for the Offenbach Concert
- Josef Zawinul - keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
- Wayne ShorterWayne ShorterWayne Shorter is an American jazz saxophonist and composer.He is generally acknowledged to be jazz's greatest living composer, and many of his compositions have become standards...
- saxophoneSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
s - Jaco PastoriusJaco PastoriusJohn Francis Anthony Pastorius III , known as Jaco Pastorius, was an American jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged as a virtuoso electric bass player....
- bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Peter ErskinePeter ErskinePeter Erskine is an American jazz drummer and composer. He has enjoyed a long and successful career as a session drummer, recording and touring with many famous jazz and rock artists, including Steely Dan and Weather Report...
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
DVD Track listing
- "Black Market" (Zawinul)
- "Scarlet Woman" (Johnson/Zawinul/Shorter)
- "Young and Fine" (Zawinul)
- "The Pursuit of the Woman With the Feathered Hat" (Zawinul)
- "A Remark You Made" (Zawinul)
- "River People" (Pastorius)
- "Thanks for the Memories" (Rainger/Robin)
- "Delores/Portrait of Tracy/Third Stone from the Sun" (Shorter)/(Pastorius)/(Hendrix)
- "Mr. Gone" (Zawinul)
- "In a Silent Way" (Zawinul)
- "Waterfall" (Zawinul)
- "Teen Town" (Pastorius)
- "I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good/The Midnight Sun Will Never Set on You" (Ellington/Webster)/(Burke/Hampton/Mercer)
- "Birdland" (Zawinul)
- "Introductions"
- "Fred & Jack" (Erskine)
- "Elegant People" (Shorter)
- "Badia" (Zawinul)