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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Surprised this isn't listed yet. This version is by far the best with the horns, with Jerry and Martin really getting into it with some fiery leads!
10
Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Monster reprise, one of the longest and best ever.
32
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Unusual and fiery version making up the meat of an otherworldly Playin' sandwich.
19
Cryptical Envelopment
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
18
Scarlet Begonias
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

First ever Scarlet Begonias. Very unusual sound with a very tentative, bluesy feel, but it's still a keeper and worth hearing for the novelty at least

Comments

Dark Star
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Some really sweet, one-of-a-kind exploration in this one...possibly my favorite version of 1974.
Cumberland Blues
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Definitely a favorite
Cumberland Blues
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

This version stumbles and mumbles its way to a start, but ends up being a real heater!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitely one hot version!
Stella Blue
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Whoa. This version has one of the most powerful outros I've ever heard. Just might be my new favorite version!!!