This Is This
by Weather Report
- Type: Album
- Released: June 1986
- Label: Columbia
- Country: United States
- Length: 45:53
- Community rating: 2.71/5 from 2 ratings
Artists on this release: Joe Zawinul, Omar Hakim, Mino Cinelu, Peter Erskine, Darryl Phinnessee, Marva Barnes, Victor Bailey, Siedah Garrett, Colleen Coil
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The final studio album from the legendary jazz-rock ensemble serves as a transitional and conclusive statement for the group. Fulfilling contractual obligations, the recording features a shifting lineup and incorporates expansive global rhythms, marking the end of a pivotal era in modern electric jazz.
Genres
Descriptors: Fusion, vocal-group
Tracklist
- This Is This (7:09)
- Face the Face (2:34)
- I'll Never Forget You (Dedicated to the Memory of My Parents) (7:51)
- Jungle Stuff Part I (4:45)
- Man with the Copper Fingers (6:14)
- Consequently (4:56)
- Update (6:09)
- China Blues (6:12)
Credits
- Weather Report - primary artist
- Victor Bailey - bass
- Carlos Santana - guitar [guest musician]
- June Valentine - illustration [inner sleeve]
- Lou Beach - illustration [jacket]
- Mino Cinelu - percussion, vocals
- Wayne Shorter - saxophone
- Colleen Coil - vocals [guest musician, vocalist]