Any live document of Weather Report from that era would have to include certain numbers that were both show-stoppers and well-known tracks to even the most casual fan: the singable hit "Birdland," ...

I had been a fan of Weather Report ... world music, the band seemed at times like an odd fit for the prolific saxophonist. Alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, who, like Shorter, also performed live ...

This fresh, detailed and richly rewarding 4-CD box set captures Weather Report at a creative ... compiled to represent the band’s artistry rather than mimic a live performance.