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Weather Report was a prolific and influential jazz fusion band, active from 1970 till 1986. This was their tenth album; their first had also been simply titled Weather Report.

The title at top left as well as the text on the back is set in a typeface known asPalisade Graphic[see comment].

The striking cover art would have been done with an airbrush — Adobe Photoshop wasn't invented for a few more years. The design credits are extensive: first, Richie Powell and Joseph Futterer of Starwind Design Group are listed under "Art Direction." Then, credit for "Concept" is given to Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter, both members of the band, as well as Starwind. (You often see musicians given credit for graphic design concepts — I wonder how much Zawinul and Shorter really contributed?) Next, credit for "Lettering" goes to Chris Dellorco, Todd Waite, and Dick Bernot; the artwork for the sky background was done by Don Dixon/Creative Associates. Finally, the concept for the back cover is by Michael Olsen, and the photo is by Starwind. This one took a village!

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