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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!
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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.
18
Cryptical Envelopment
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
17
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
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Comments

Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Awesome version with great Brent and Jerry interplay!
Estimated Prophet
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Killer version with a spectacular "middle solo" by Jerry.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Short but sweet!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Excellent version with a perfect and energetic transition. One of my favorites!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

A great version! Scarlet is very good but Fire is where it's at. Really hot playing on this part of the pairing. Indeed an overlooked and underrated show!
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