HomeWeather ReportTale Spinnin’
Tale Spinnin’
Jazz · 1975 · 6 tracks

Tale Spinnin’

A vivid tapestry of 1970s fusion blending analog synth wizardry with global rhythms. Dense, kinetic, and deeply cinematic instrumental storytelling.

Find on Amazon

Tale Spinnin' is a masterclass in instrumental narrative, where the music feels less like a series of songs and more like a high-definition travelogue through imaginary landscapes. It captures Weather Report at a pivotal moment, shedding some of their earlier abstract murkiness in favor of a bright, kinetic energy that pulses with the heat of a tropical metropolis. The interplay between Joe Zawinul's pioneering synth work and Wayne Shorter's lyrical saxophone creates a dialogue that feels both ancient and futuristic.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks
01
Man in the Green Shirt
6:30
02
Lusitanos
7:25
03
Between the Thighs
9:34
04
Badia
5:20
05
Freezing Fire
7:30
06
Five Short Stories
6:57
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive polyrhythmic opening of Man in the Green Shirt where the synth mimics a flute.
The haunting, wordless vocal-like synth melody that anchors the track Badia.
Alphonso Johnson's bubbling, melodic bass solo on Freezing Fire that pushes the tempo.
Reviews

How does Tale Spinnin’ sound next to the rest of Weather Report's catalogue?

Travel Journey+2.8σ

The writing leans far further into travel journey than the rest of the catalogue.

Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →