That's correct! Since Miroslav left the band, or was asked to leave - Report was never the same again! And with my huge respect and, may I say, love to Jaco, I think, that Miroslav's years in the band, were the most creative and 'Avant-garde' years for Weather Report. DVD 'Live in Germany (1971)' confirm this in 100% !!! Don't hesitate to watch it. It is hard to believe, he was only 24 !!! It has got that amazing 'conversation' between all the instruments and both electric and acoustic bass is very, very important element here. It has got feeling of 'danger' and anybody can fuck up any moment... I could probably compare it to King Crimson concerts in trio (1974). Miroslav gave great concert in London yesterday ( with fantastic pianist Emil Viklicky - very nice and soulful person) and he is in top for all the time!!! :)
I miss listening to Miroslav. We heard him in India way back in the 1960s and since then he is one of my favorite bass players. In 2008 I even asked (another great) Eddie Gomez what Miroslav was up to. He had such high regards for Miroslav..
The first time I saw Miroslav was in the 1972 at a small night club in San Francisco. They were promoting there first album in its entirely. I was in awe of him he was a very tall and his presence was very striking. His bass playing was of something like I never heard before. His playing was very much like Jaco in that their unique way of bring the bass to the forefront was very different something that never had been done before. That is one concert that was the beginning of what was to become a long interest in my quest for jazz.
Interesting to hear him mention Jaco. This is the only time I've come across him saying anything about him, although I've known for years about his thoughts on Zawinul.
Miroslav played very very few gigs with Miles, maybe somewhere between 1-4 gigs at the most. So, the odds of there being a recording that exists of Miroslav performing with Miles are very low. Very unlikely but anything is possible.
i felt that miroslav vitous originated the weather report band.... you can tell by listening to the 1st album....its light years ahead all the others without miroslav
2:18 Well, scandinavian jazz musicians draw material from folk lore already in the 1950s. The albums "Jazz på Svenska", "Jazz på ryska", "Jazz på ungerska" (recorded early 1962 to late 1967) are pretty well known even outside Scandinavia. I like this guys playing, but he's a bragger, like Zawinul. :)
It's like that in any art..you play creative and you might not earn a lot of money or you go more commercial and can make more money, but its not fulfilling as your art.
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That's correct! Since Miroslav left the band, or was asked to leave - Report was never the same again! And with my huge respect and, may I say, love to Jaco, I think, that Miroslav's years in the band, were the most creative and 'Avant-garde' years for Weather Report. DVD 'Live in Germany (1971)' confirm this in 100% !!! Don't hesitate to watch it. It is hard to believe, he was only 24 !!! It has got that amazing 'conversation' between all the instruments and both electric and acoustic bass is very, very important element here. It has got feeling of 'danger' and anybody can fuck up any moment... I could probably compare it to King Crimson concerts in trio (1974). Miroslav gave great concert in London yesterday ( with fantastic pianist Emil Viklicky - very nice and soulful person) and he is in top for all the time!!! :)
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Love Miroslav's artistry and honesty. Thanks, Jon, for your fantastic interviews!
You’re welcome, Mark. Thanks for your kind words! 😁
I miss listening to Miroslav. We heard him in India way back in the 1960s and since then he is one of my favorite bass players. In 2008 I even asked (another great) Eddie Gomez what Miroslav was up to. He had such high regards for Miroslav..
Lovin' Miroslav! Thanks, Navroze!
The first time I saw Miroslav was in the 1972 at a small night club in San Francisco. They were promoting there first album in its entirely. I was in awe of him he was a very tall and his presence was very striking. His bass playing was of something like I never heard before. His playing was very much like Jaco in that their unique way of bring the bass to the forefront was very different something that never had been done before. That is one concert that was the beginning of what was to become a long interest in my quest for jazz.
Yes, Miroslav’s great. Thanks, Michael!
Interesting to hear him mention Jaco. This is the only time I've come across him saying anything about him, although I've known for years about his thoughts on Zawinul.
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Very good interview. I was informed and received a big eye opener regarding Weather Report history. ! Thanks Man.! (October 19th.,2020)
Glad you liked he interview, Raul. Thanks!
Wow, what a great interview. Thanks for uploading !
Glad you liked it. Thanks! 😀
Wonderful interview. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, K Jones. Thanks!
Great interview! He's so alert and honest. Does anyone know if there are any bootlegs of any of his performances with Miles?
Miroslav played very very few gigs with Miles, maybe somewhere between 1-4 gigs at the most. So, the odds of there being a recording that exists of Miroslav performing with Miles are very low. Very unlikely but anything is possible.
Possibly, somewhere. You’d really have to do some digging. Glad you liked the interview. Thanks for weighing in!
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Great hands/fingers. No surprise.
Always loved Miroslav!
i felt that miroslav vitous originated the weather report band.... you can tell by listening to the 1st album....its light years ahead all the others without miroslav
The music takes on a new personality when the band members change. Miroslav is awesome for sure. Thanks, Galileo!
the greatest bassist of all time goat.
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Great interview, thanks for uploading.
Thanks, Roberto. Glad you liked it. Miroslav’s awesome!
MAGICAL SHEPHARD !! Superb !!
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I'd like to know what Miroslav thinks about Majesty Music and Musical Shepherd. (I still own the original vinyl copies).
🤔 I’ll have to bring that up in our next interview. 😀
Is it that 70's Sennheiser mike, great sound
Thanks, Josip! Actually, it’s an Apogee. Love it!
Thanks!
Miroslav’s awesome. 👍
Could you please tell me what is that music at the end? It's something by Miroslav for sure but I'm after the name.
I think it might be early Weather Report, but it’s hard to say. Thanks for asking!
Now He Sings, Now He Sobs not mentioned!!!
Well be sure to bring it up next time! 😂 Thanks, Agustin.
2:18 Well, scandinavian jazz musicians draw material from folk lore already in the 1950s. The albums "Jazz på Svenska", "Jazz på ryska", "Jazz på ungerska" (recorded early 1962 to late 1967) are pretty well known even outside Scandinavia.
I like this guys playing, but he's a bragger, like Zawinul. :)
Thanks!
What's the name of the opening song at 0:01 ?
Hard to tell. Near as I can figure, it’s a cool-sounding upright solo in some jazz tune. Sorry, but I can’t name it. Thanks for asking, though! 😁
It's like that in any art..you play creative and you might not earn a lot of money or you go more commercial and can make more money, but its not fulfilling as your art.
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Sorry Miros, JACO is not "close" to Genius, JACO is the Genius....don't be Jealous, it won't help!!!
@Al Gordon Morons like you never get Jaco...good luck 👍
@Al Gordon no disrespect intended, but I tend to think the same. Overrated.
you just cant compare the two,,,,,,apples and oranges
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