Miroslav Vitous w/ Weather Report live 1971
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- Performance for the NDR Jazz Workshop. Joe Zawinul (kbds), Wayne Shorter (sax), Miroslav Vitous (bass), Dom Um Romao (percussion), Eje Thelin (trombone), John Surman (bass clarinet), Alan Skidmore (flute), Alphonse Mouzon (drums).
Blessed era. When jazz was a real laboratory, in the noblest way, of sound experimentation. We can see the fruitful legacy of free jazz music, with Ornette Coleman as a prominent figure. Sadly, many of these very gifted artists have passed away, now. R.I.P., all of you. Over 50 years after this recording, the magic is still intact. Thank you so much, Rick, for sharing with us this unforgettable and unique moment.
I love the combination Fender Rhodes / double bass
Déja une incroyable originalité ! hors norme, et des musiciens immenses !
Wow! Note the two Englishman from Soft Machine John Surman & Alan Skidmore as what must've been a rare addition to Weather Report!
This is my favorite era of the group, as an improvising unit, though the latter period of Pastorius is it's own pleasure, for sure. I think I prefer my fusion sloppier and more exploratory, and that is more the vibe we get in the earlier group.
nobodady1 may I reccomend Mwandishi
I see this as experimental or free form jazz, rather than "fusion".
@@herrfriberger5 how?? There isn't anything that is free form. There is theme and structure, and clearly a melody at 2:18, the tune "Directions". Improvisation on the vamp and groove, not free form
I prefer the term "earthy".....
WR was initially formed as 90% spontaneous collective improve both solo and structure with some pivots on songs- similar to Miles at the same time (late '69-early '70) . By the time Jaco and Erskine were in the band it was 90% predictable, (but beautiful) songs and very little improve structures.
I studied with Miroslav . Way over my head at the time! Too bad lol
Weather report so hot then. A long time ago. Where are we now?
Nice to see Snoop Dogg playing percussion and broadening his horizons
Is Snoop Brazilian?
zu0832 At the time of this recording, yes, he was.
@@prestwickpioneer3474 he would have been a tiny baby... Was born in 1971 the year of this recording
zu0832 humour isn’t your strong point......
@@prestwickpioneer3474 especially when the humor isn't funny!
1971, this is the best period of Weather Report for me, being big fan of Wayne Shorter, Miroslav Vitous and free jazz but other Joe Zawinul Weather Report projects work also. Both Alphonse Mouzon or Eric Gravatt work equally well as drummers.
@Al Gordon Why? I think he's great, I'm genuinely curious as to why you don't like him
Vitous is the greatest in Weather Report.
In my humble option, it's Joe and Wayne, then the others follow.
This is the thruth, the Vitous way is clearly in Sweetnighter. The afro-fusion way is from Zawinul and Shorter , and Miroslav leave the group
@@pierluigiromagnoli162 That african style was mostly from Zawinul though. Shorter brought more of the jazz flavour to the group! But common denominators were art music and futurism, perhaps a sense of funk as well. Non of them used the term fusion. Zawinul said in a Down beat interview that he never understood what "Fusion" meant. Pastorius hated "rock-jazz" and "fusion", according to Pat Metheny (who knew him well).
@@herrbonk3635 Arguing about labels is just about the most boring musical discussion possible.
Yes,,, the master at work. Dom Um ..With his hand on the energy dial....
Amazing tempos and changes, i don't know how anyone can keep up with Alphonse Mouzon.
Such an all star line up!
This is magnificent. Thank you.
RIP Alphonse
Wow! Really?!
Beautiful music... thanks for posting this!
This was my first WR sound experience back in '76...
Terrific!!!!
This comes from the last great "collective" period of the music where alot of cats knew what it was about...now only a few cats know whats its really all about...
i did not even recognise this as being 'Directions' at the start !!
I spent a minute or two thinking I knew it and was it that one.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIROSLAV VITOUS!
Such a detailed and layered performance
Grande Don Um Romão!
...great! ...love this tune!
Miles Davis recorded it but 'Directions' is a Zawinul composition.
great video man! thanks!
Thanks for posting this. Historic sounds.
That was just awesome.
Never understood why Zawinul was so bitchy about Vitous. Wonderful to see the late, great Dom um Romao looking young and active.
Directions!
DIRECTIONS! thanks fer uploading!
This is from roughly 1971, and is only part of the gig. The trombonist, who indeed doesn't have much to do on this tune, is there to provide the brass color on "Dr. Honoris Causa" (which appears on the "Zawinul" album with Woody Shaw playing trumpet) later on in the set .
Playing and finding where it goes. It went to the percussionist banging two shoes together early on.
Superb!
This is earlier than 1971. I am going to guess 1970. It's the original WP lineup but coming out of the "Zawinul" album. Wayne is so gracious to defer his playing to the other horn players. They are in completely different leagues.
Yes, also in my view, Wayne Shorter was especially gifted and dedicated. Especially the ca. 15 years in Weather Report showed signal universal civilizing importance. That is also why Satan hated the group, worked to destroy it and its members, and obscure their music. But he is a loser in this as in everything else.
Stretching out.
This is a real toe tapper, especially at 4:55!
Why is Weather Report so cool
You might be wrong, videolover61. Eje Thelin was a great trombone player.... he totally knew what to do - or NOT to do.
@ricksuchow
No worries, and thanks for having uploaded such a great collection!
Very good..
This music reminds me of Miles Davis music!
Tfunkize yes it does because Miles Davis performed this piece Directions and Joey Z wrote most of Miles bass lines and some of the tunes on 'In a Silent Way' n' 'Bitches Brew'. Wayne Shorter also wrote most of Miles music while a member of his Quintet between 1965-1970
As it should! It was birthed there
You kiddin' me? WR was an evolution of sound. Joe and Wayne were forward thinking geniuses looking for a new sound and musical direction constantly. Miroslav is a great stand up bass player yet his electric playing was marginal. He never quite laid the bottom so the range of the sound was limited at the lower spectrum. When Andrew White played on 'Sweetnighter' the bottom was there. A clear example is 'Non Stop Home' with the bass nailing down the bottom. WR's sound had evolved.
Miroslav played much more subtly than others, like Jaco, who was too flashy. Listen to "American Tango" on "Mysterious Traveler" and tell me that's not brilliant electric bass...
Miroslav rules
This is one of my favorite songs of all-time, but this is not my favorite version! There used to be a version of this on UA-cam, but I unfortunately can't seem to find it. If anyone can find it or reupload it please respond to this message! Also, what the heck is the name of this song? :P
Don could make a beat out of a car door!.
1:14 Who knew Dr.Scholls could be played?
Good things happen.
📀📀📀📀
man, i need to get a sheet music stand like that! shit
only real and true WR
Idk about that
Ta, but according to the liner notes of Sweetnighter, Miroslav is the only listed bass player ??
Thank you. i never knew that !! And Sweetnighter is one of my fav albums !!
Who is Andrew White ??
Bass player on sweetnighter I believe.
Plays Fender bass on sweetnighter and English horn on I Sing the body electric. Can be seen playing electric bass with Stevie Wonder from 1969 in the Summer of Soul concert film Questlove produced a couple years ago. Joe & Wayne saw him a bit later when he moved on to 5th Dimension
@@marklfazey9705 Thanks for letting me know. He sounds like a great musician.
never heard of the musical tool called "pause"?
Zawinul never paid miroslav any royalties after he left..
not so long ago miroslav sued wayne and joe for that very reason..he never quit,he was never fired they just quit using him...essentially he was still in the band..
@@pgonzo98 yep a lot of nasty business in music
Do you mean there are TWO bass players on the album 'Sweetnighter' ??
At least 2 and maybe 3 Andrew White and Miroslav are the 2 I know about
@@mikelinneman8799 Do you mean they are on separate tracks, or all playing at once, please?
separate tracks wiki it you'll see
@@mikelinneman8799 OK, cheers. But you can't always trust Wikipedia. I have made amendments to it on many occasions.
MAGLAJS!!!!!!!
6:29
LOL
Man, these guys take forever to tune up.
dumbass
The year is wrong - check my channel for the correct info.
I know what youre saying, but the bone man never played anything on the whole song worth hearing...they could have left him off the gig, and payed everyone else a little bit more. Gots to make an impact on every gig!!! 2:08 The percussionist that was 'playing the shoes" made more of an impact!!! LOL
ok ? well anyways i was talking about the celluloid nature of the music stand. not whats being read off it. man, people these days ,they just aint with it.
I don't know why some free jazz works for me, and most just sounds like noise. But I think it comes down to the drummer...Alphonse is "free", but he's disciplined...listen close, the whole rest of the ensemble follows him...
Wow, @3:05 the percussionist was fist-fu*king the hell outta that drum!!!! LOL j.k.
It's a cuica…
Red Al Eartt you suck
much better sound than with Jaco...
A different sound, not better.
To you different, to me better...why is that a problem?
Jaco came upon the need at the right time, WR wasn't ready at that time :)
Alex Sanders despite being the biggest Jaco fan I have to agree. Very much more fond of this more improvisational style. If you like to hear Jaco play exquisitely in this type of more improvisational jazz check out the Criteria Session and his early recordings. To say that weather report was not ready for Jaco is nonsense, wish they didn't leave this style
what the hell is ques?
Alphonse has very serious issues healthwise. This is the page to help save him
www.gofundme.com/AlphonseMouzon
You know, as much a the genius encompasses these players, sometimes, it just sounds like noise...
Keine Revolution leider..
6:09 trombone player just sitting there! Didn't have nothing to say, or contribute! Man trombone players get no respect...this is why!
Call me a heretic if you must, but IMHO the one truly egregious sin John Coltrane committed in his tragically short time on this earth was to popularize the soprano sax. No human being since has been able to make that abomination of an invention sound marginally palatable. And, unfortunately, far too many have tried, despite their own gifts and talents.
Otherwise, great footage. I never knew Dom Um Romao was associated with WR.
Soulvigilante so are you saying that your ear hates the sound of the soprano sax, or that Wayne can't play it well?
Paul McCandless makes the soprano sax sound just fine 😊
Very disonant, disturbing, disharmonious music, cannot help ...
Can't hear it, huh?
@@ignaciomoran6706 looks like he can’t
This sucks! Not my favorite lineup
Interesting. It’s my fav