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Weather Report Suite
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

These "retirement" versions have a cool vibe, this one is my favorite of the two.
14
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Beautiful intro with a powerful, fast LIG jam
28
Weather Report Suite
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Bob muffs the words but all's well that ends well...the unique space-jazz jam out of this one is not to be missed. Such a chill Oregon vibe!
27
Weather Report Suite
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Builds up a major head of steam
4
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Powerful melodic soloing and gooey jazz...they melt into a dream
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Dark Star
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The pre-verse jams in this version are awesome, constantly shifting in mood and direction, with Billy the Engineer driving the train. Garcia is also very jazzy and bubbly, and takes the jam to some intense heights. The post-verse meltdown is pretty insane, too, and there's an unusual, almost funky segue into Truckin'. Overall, this one easily rivals my favorite spring '73 Dark Star, 3/28.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Very smooth
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolute GOO. In my top 10 China>Riders, no doubt.
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely the best LIG with the horns, and one of my all-time favorite versions.
Let It Grow
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

An intense performance from a very underrated show...I wish this was in better sound quality!
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