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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

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

An absolutely stunning, note perfect transition right here. Garcia weaving total magic. Second best of the year behind 10-2-77.
The Other One
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Whoa. This first half is some of the most balls to the wall Other One jamming you'll hear. Worthy of the 1968-69 versions!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Top notch version from a pretty overlooked show.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Probably the best of the year. The final jam starts so tentatively you think it's going nowhere, then - BAM - they just knock you sideways. Amazing stuff.
Sugaree
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

A fantastic version, but I think it's actually a little overshadowed by the other greats of May - check out 5/11, 5/19, and 5/28 for some of the pinnacles of this tune IMHO.