one of many things fascinating abut Walden: how hard he plays coming out of a hotel, as a teenager in Europe with Mahvishnu, or in downtown SF at lunchtime on a benefit show 40 years later - its the same total involvement, and aim at funkliness, every time out to hear just how intense, there's Mahavishnu in Vienna '75 - without doubt the craziest shit ever put to tape
Narada is a force of nature. And suddenly they were having some big fun! To be sure, I love pretty much all versions of WR, but I'd never heard this. This is like the "let's have a good time" version - love it! No, Kirk isn't Wayne, but he brought his own Houston-style funk to the proceedings, which worked great also!
I never thought of that live performance in 1995 where they played "black market" since it was a Weather Report album in the spring of 1976. Narada Michael Walden was the best one to play drums on that 😅
@@ignaciomoran6706 That's because Kirk Whalum isn't Wayne Shorter. He brings his own flavor which is more jazz infused gospel while Wayne is strictly jazz.
@@ignaciomoran6706 You are delusional. Mr. Whalum is a phenomenal Tenor Sax player. Wayne shorter is also great alto sax player. They have their own distinct approaches to the saxophone.
Kirk Whalem is phenomenal on Tenor Sax. Alex Acuña on percussion. Bass Extraordinaire Alphonso Johnson. Narada on drums. Yeah this was a great performance.
@@Squirrelconga Actually, Jaco Pastorius was the original Bass Payer on this tune. I have the album. Released in 1976. Joe Zumana on Electric Piano and Synthesizers, Alex Acuna was the Drummer on the Album track. Wayne Shorter on Alto Saxophone. That was the original Weather Report band on that track on the Album in 1976/
@@Squirrelconga Michael Walden played on the album, tracks 1&2, Chester played on all other tracks, and became a member for some time. Weather Report had constant line up changes, probably due to Shorter and Zawinul having creative control over compositions. and the other musicians were merely side men. Same problem Mahavishnu had, and why Cobham left. McLaughlin had the final say over which songs went on the albums, and Cobham's material didn't get a look in. Time to start a solo career.
What an incredible solo by Wayne! His tone, note choices, ideas and form were all so enjoyable. No doubt it helps to be accompanied by an all-star band.
@@ddawg470 Put your exclamation marks away. If Wayne's not playing, he's still being replaced, even for a fill-in. I'd not seen WR without Wayne before.
Simply fantactic Narada + Alphonso brings suddently some heavy fusion rock into whearter Raport - SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT - never heard of Kirk Whlum before , but he makes my pants wet ! amasing Tenor sax play - wow maNN
Josef Zawinul ! Glad to meet hat dude back in 1990 in Hamburg 💜💜💜💜 He told me funny stories when he was in the US and didnt have any money. So he painted Arnold Schnwarzneggers heli ! True story. 👍🏽
There’s lots of polls on who is the best drummer but a guy who has played drums for Weather Report and The Mahavishnu Orchestra and written brilliant Jazz Fusion, Dance and Love Song albums and produced for the likes of George Benson etc must be up there with the very best.
Walden is MONEY!!!!!!!!!! He's so all over it!! Like, TAKE NO PRISONERS- STYLE!! That's what's up! If you're gonna do it! DO IT RIGHT!!! Yes sir!! And you can see, his energy radiate to the rest of the band!!
@E.W. "SquErl" Tiffin Actually, Jaco Pastorius was the original Bass Payer on this tune. I have the album. Released in 1976. Joe Zumana on Electric Piano and Synthesizers, Alex Acuna was the Drummer on the Album track. Wayne shorter on Alto Saxophone. That was the original weather report band on that track on the Album in 1976/
This is 1995. Live at the Budokhan, in japan. Narada was awarded Super producer of the Year there. This is part of the show. Also had Patti Austin, Micky Thomas from Starship, Tevin Campbell, Shanice Wilson. It should be available. It is a 3 hour concert that is stellar!
@@leonguisburg413 I was just seeing all the bass players from Philly on the NPR website last night. Jaco was featured. I always thought he from Florida.
Coming from a guitarist---what made Weather Report unique was the lack of a guitarist. Your original 3 fusion super-groops (Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra & Return to Forever)---set the world of fire coming out of the gate---but Return & Mahavishnu HIT you with Connors, DiMeola & McLaughlin respectfully---but Wayne Shorter's sax came with blusey/jazz as opposed to searing jazz/rock guitar. Trust me---I loved all of the early days of fusion---but WR gave us an alternative
@@DarkMsStress Yep, he brought the Houston funk! I remember seeing him in the 80s in Houston when I was there on tour. Such a nice guy and great tone and feel!
