"Weather Report" is the tenth studio album by the American jazz fusion band Weather Report, released in January 1982. The eponymous title created some confusion, as it was the band's first album also titled "Weather Report," leading to difficulties for consumers and retailers upon its release. This album marks the final collaboration featuring bass guitarist Jaco Pastorius and drummer Peter Erskine in the rhythm section.
The album showcases Weather Report's signature blend of jazz, fusion, and electronic elements, with compositions that range from atmospheric and introspective to energetic and complex. Tracks like "Volcano for Hire" and "Dara Factor One" highlight the band's virtuosic instrumental performances and innovative use of synthesizers and percussion.
Despite the lineup changes and internal tensions within the band at the time, "Weather Report" remains a notable entry in their discography, showcasing their evolution in sound and composition. It reflects both their pioneering spirit in jazz fusion and the individual contributions of its talented members, making it a significant album for fans of progressive jazz and fusion music.
