Domino Theory

by Weather Report

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	08/21/2015
Label:	Music On Cd
UPC:	8718627222423
Rank:	61261

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Weather Report   Primary Artist
Joe Zawinul   Keyboards
Jose Rossy   Percussion
Wayne Shorter   Saxophone,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Omar Hakim   Drums
Victor Bailey   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Carl Anderson   Vocals

Technical Credits

Larry Fergusson   Assistant Engineer
Joe Zawinul   Composer,Producer,Arranger
Wayne Shorter   Composer,Producer
Mark Wilder   Mastering
Omar Hakim   Producer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
Tomoo Suzuki   Engineer
Willie Tee   Composer,Lyricist
Mitch Gibson   Engineer
Bernie Fromm   Engineer