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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.
11
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Beautiful intro with a powerful, fast LIG jam
27
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!
26
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

Wharf Rat
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Absolutely incredible jazzy and flowing jamming on this version. Top notch stuff and might be the best of the year. This whole 2nd set is one of the best of all time!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Yes, there are certainly a number of blown lyrics, but if you can hear past that, I think this version has a wonderfully subdued, lilting and jazzy transition, one of the best of the period IMHO. The Fire also contains some very hot playing.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Incredible version, the final jam peak is INSANE!!
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

This one is indeed excellent...not as hot as the night after, but very strong!
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Easily the best spring 77 version - very hot jam and the first ever pairing with Eyes.