Artist:  Weather Report

Title: Mr. Gone

Date:  1978

Label: Columbia Records   JC 35358

Illustrations: Lou Beach

Design: Nancy Donald 

Notes:  The line up may have changed over the years, but the song remains the same (if I may be so bold). Zawinul seems to be able to blend his sound with any combination of musicians and Shorter's horns are usually the perfect touch. Pastorious co-produces on this one and it all hangs together like a family affair. If you liked their previous output you'll most likely enjoy this one as well. Faintly exotic front cover contrasts the urban night scene of the back cover.

Line Up:

Josef Zawinul

Jaco Pastorius

Steve Gadd

Wayne Shorter

Peter Erskine

Tony Williams

...and a cast of others