8:30 – Weather Report – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Weather Report’s double album “8:30” stands as a living document of a band at their creative zenith. Recorded live in 1978, this Grammy-winning release bottles the explosive chemistry between Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, and the electrifying Jaco Pastorius. Rather than a mere greatest hits collection, “8:30” reinvents signature pieces with unpredictable improvisation and muscular groove. The interplay between Zawinul’s shimmering keyboards and Shorter’s incisive saxophone sparks with invention, while Jaco’s bass solos (especially on the legendary “Slang”) have become the stuff of jazz folklore. The album’s blend of technical brilliance and raw excitement makes it a seminal artifact for fusion enthusiasts. Its seamless transitions and dynamic shifts showcase how Weather Report blurred the boundaries between jazz, rock, and world music, influencing generations to come. For anyone serious about the evolution of jazz fusion or the power of live performance, “8:30” is an absolute essential—a record that doesn’t just document an era, but defines it. Spinning this on vinyl is an immersive experience; every crackle and crowd cheer pulls you straight into the front row.

Track List:
A1 – Black Market – 9:27
A2 – Scarlet Woman – 8:23
B1 – Teen Town – 5:48
B2 – A Remark You Made – 7:42
B3 – Slang (Bass Solo) – 4:44
B4 – In A Silent Way – 2:40
C1 – Birdland – 6:54
C2 – Thanks For The Memory (Tenor Sax Solo) – 3:20
C3 – Badia / Boogie Woggie Waltz Medley – 9:18
D1 – 8:30 – 2:37
D2 – Brown Street – 8:37
D3 – The Orphan – 3:15
D4 – Sightseeing – 5:35