3 Things to Know About the Bass on Weather Report's "Nightwings"

Two bassists played on the track Ron Carter played acoustic bass, and Gary King played electric bass, giving the song two distinct bass sounds.

The track featured session musicians beyond the core band “Nightwings” included additional players like Carter and King, not just Weather Report’s regular members.

The dual bass approach created a richer texture The combination of Carter’s acoustic and King’s electric bass added depth and contrast to the song’s arrangement.