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Weather Report Domino Theory Release Date: 1984 Label: Sony Music Distribution Here's more proof that Weather Report actually became a more potent, life-affirming musical force after the departures of its best-known sidemen. Things begin on an oddly commercial note with a pop song "Can It Be Done," sung by Carl Anderson, that actually lays out Weather Report's credo, searching for sounds never heard before. Then Joe Zawinul and company get down to business with the funky "D-Flat Waltz," marked by Omar Hakim's flamboyantly complex drumming. Zawinul's synthesizer textures become thicker and more flexible with the help of newly-introduced digital instruments, and the funk element in general becomes more pronounced than on any record since Tale Spinnin'. Victor Bailey (bass), who spins his wheels on the title track, and Jose Rossy (percussion) remain on board (though Rossy left shortly thereafter) and Wayne Shorter's tenor sax has a rawer, tougher edge than it has in awhile. Though not quite as triumphant as Procession, a triumph nonetheless. Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Can It Be Done Tee 2 D Flat Waltz Zawinul 3 Peasant Zawinul 4 Predator Shorter 5 Blue Sound - Note 3 Zawinul 6 Swamp Cabbage Shorter 7 Domino Theory Zawinul Releases: Year Type Label 2007 CD Sony Music Distribution 2007 CD Sony Music Distribution 1994 CD TriStar Music

Group Members: Jaco Pastorius Peter Erskine Joe Zawinul Dom Um Romão Omar Hakim More >> Similar Artists: Eternal Wind Elements Compost Jaco Pastorius Dreams More >>

Influenced By: Miles Davis Horace Silver Duke Ellington Cannonball Adderley More >> Followers: Dave King Jimpster Living Colour Passage Squarepusher More >>

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