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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. [6] Mysterious Traveller is the fourth studio album by the jazz and jazz fusion ensemble Weather Report and was released in 1974. This was their final recording with founding bassist Miroslav Vitouš, who left due to creative differences. Vitouš was replaced by Alphonso Johnson.
- November 1973–March 1974
- Jazz fusion
- March 24, 1974
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1 de dic. de 2008 · 2.38K subscribers. Subscribed. 1K. 140K views 15 years ago. Weather Report - Nubian Sundance from the Mysterious Traveller album 1974 Josef Zawinul - Electric and acoustic piano, synthesizer,...
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1. Nubian Sundance (Zawinul) 10:39
Zawinul told Jazz Forum magazine, “‘Nubian Sundance’ is a complete improvisation of mine which I taped at home. Then I took the music from the tape and orchestrated it. So, as a matter of fact, you have an improvisation which was worked over later in such a manner that you never lose this feeling of purity–this remains an inspiration.” [JF76] He told journalist Conrad Silvert, “I ain’t scared of Beethoven or nobody when it comes to composing. I wrote ‘Nubian Sundance’ in ten minutes, and it’s...
2. American Tango (Zawinul/Vitous) 3:39
“‘American Tango’ was improvised in the studio,” Zawinul told Jazz Forum magazine. “Mirsoslav Vitous had a little background but no melody to go with it. After some time, we began to feel a little frustrated. Now, I remembered a melody I had written long time ago. I added it to Miroslav’s background and, in the studio, we improvised on it. This is the origin of ‘American Tango.'” [JF76]
3. Cucumber Slumber (Zawinul/Johnson) 8:20
“‘Cucumber Slumber’ was a jam,” Johnson told Zawinul biographer Brian Glasser. “We were recording in a studio in Connecticut, and I just came up with [sings the famous bassline]. All of a sudden, the drummer started playing, and it just took off from there. It was a total improvised jam. I’d have to say it was one of the best tracks for me. Not just because of that bassline–that was a stroke of luck–but when I listen to Wayne and Joe’s solos, they’re like, the perfect solos. Every note, all t...
4. Mysterious Traveller (Shorter) 7:21
In Glasser’s book, In A Silent Way, Zawinul says, “This was one of Wayne’s tunes, which I arranged. The end of it I more or less put together. We just played the wonderful keyboard line with that rhythm at the beginning, and Wayne is very particular about his writing–everything is written out. We practiced this tune very hard. I felt now when it’s happening there should be a little more, so we just carried on and built it up a little bit.” [IASW, p. 163] Alphonso Johnson told Glasser, “There...
5. Blackthorn Rose (Shorter) 5:00
“‘Blackthorn Rose’ has something to do with elves and fairies,” Shorter explained in 2005. “There’s a book that talks about the Blackthorn Rose fairy who was very, very beautiful. This fairy was under some bushes that had thorns. If you don’t see the thorns, you’ll get all cut up. Don’t mess with the Blackthorn Rose fairy.” [FT06, page 51]
6. Scarlet Woman (Johnson/Shorter/Zawinul) 5:43
Zawinul described the creation of “Scarlet Woman” in 1976: “‘Scarlet Woman’ was conceived this way: Al Johnson brought the melody in, the first melody (sings it). That’s the only thing he brought in. I put in the harmony, the bridge and I arranged it, and Wayne Shorter played the beautiful solo on it. So we just created it out of this first line. In my mind I could see the Himalayas, the mountain; and the great Welsch writer, Aleister Crowley, he called his wife ‘Scarlet Woman.’ He was in Tib...
(8b). Cucumber Slumber [live] (Zawinul/Johnson) 11:39
This live version of “Cucumber Slumber” was recorded November 27, 1975 at the New Victoria Theatre, London. It was originally released in 2002 on Live and Unreleased, and is included on the version of Mysterious Traveller that was released in 2012 as part of the boxed set Weather Report The Columbia Albums 1971-1975.
(9). Nubian Sundance [live] (Zawinul) 13:05
This live version of “Nubian Sundance” was recorded December 8, 1974 in Chicago. It was originally released in 2006 on Forecast: Tomorrow, and is included on the version of Mysterious Traveller that was released in 2012 as part of the boxed set Weather Report The Columbia Albums 1971-1975.
Jazz Album of the Year, 39th Down BeatReaders Poll Jazz Group of the Year, 39th Down BeatReaders Poll Billboardchart peak: Jazz Albums, 2; R&B Albums, 31, Top 200 Albums, 46.
- March 24, 1974
- Wayne Shorter and Josef Zawinul
- Columbia KC 32494
- Ron Malo, Tim Geelan (“Cucumber Slumber”)
4 de ene. de 2024 · “Nubian Sundance” by Weather Report is far more than a collection of mesmerizing sounds. It is a celebration of love, a testament to the power of connection, and a reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful experiences go beyond what can be expressed in words.
Esa vitalidad brota desde el mismo inicio en la extensa “ Nubian Sundance ”, donde lo primero que apreciamos es un fervoroso y ardiente público. La avasallante percusión apoya al distintivo lenguaje del teclado de Zawinul, con especial énfasis en las notas bajas.
The most successful track is probably Nubian Sundance, which is genuinely exciting and engaging, but the rest of the album is extremely laid back and, at points, seems to back away from fusion entirely and edge towards more traditional jazz forms.
