Weather Report – Mr. Gone (1978 Japanese Original Pressing) soul-jazz Jorge Ben - Rio Babilônia

Jorge Ben - Rio Babilônia

this compilation dives into the raw

full of small details that stick with you: collapsing drum breaks

Habibi Funk

and fully immersed in its own atmosphere

Weather Report – Mr. Gone (1978 Japanese Original Pressing) soul-jazz Jorge Ben - Rio BabilôniaReleased at the height of Weather Reports electric era, Mr. Gone finds the fusion pioneers leaning deeper into dense textures, layered synths, and bold rhythmic experimentation. Its a slick, ambitious follow up to Heavy Weather less radio friendly, more enigmatic with standout performances from Jaco Pastorius, Joe Zawinul, and Wayne Shorter that veer between funk, avant garde, and cinematic jazz. Tracks like Punk Jazz and River People showcase Jaco at