Weather Report (1982 album)

Weather Report is the tenth studio album by the American jazz fusion band Weather Report, released in January 1982; there was some confusion among consumers and retailers upon its release as the band's first album (1971) was also self-titled.

It is the final album featuring bass guitarist Jaco Pastorius and drummer Peter Erskine in the rhythm section.

The album features an increasingly heavy use of synthesized orchestration from Josef Zawinul, who had been becoming even more dominant within the band's sound.

The three movement suite starts with 41st Parallel, a bouncing groove showing off Erskine's unique touch on the drums.

The second movement, The Dance, is a more traditional swing feel, but with Zawinul's synthesizer orchestration heavily laid on top.