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Walt Weiskopf: Walt Weiskopf: Quartet Live
By
Stan Getz
saxophone, tenor1927 - 1991

Tony Reedus
drums1959 - 2008
Reedus was considered by the saxophonist as "the best jazz drummer [he] ever knew." After hearing of Reedus' death, Weiskopfwho knew the concert was being recorded for archival purposeswas inspired to make the album after the drummer's passing in tribute to his late friend. Besides being a master on the sax, Weiskopf is also known as a prolific composer and arranger, as is evident here wherewith the exception of

Cole Porter
composer / conductor1891 - 1964
Except for the opening "Man of Many Colors," all of the pieces are lengthy; not a criticism, rather just an observation, as Weiskopf delivers an excellent seventy-minutes of post-bop magic, spread over eight tracks. The music is upbeat, perky and generally a swinging affair with some notable exceptions: pianist

Renee Rosnes
pianob.1962
Weiskopf's prowess is demonstrated on every track, as he is clearly the dominant force throughout the album. The live set winds down with a sizzling rendition of "Love For Sale," and a burning climax to the recording with the hot and heavy "Breakdown." Walt Weiskopf remains one of the finest reed men in jazz today as Walt Weiskopf: Quartet Live clearly affirms. A monster recording that almost never came to be, Reedus may not have lived to hear the album, but his performanceas is the case with the entire groupis nothing less than fabulous. ">
Track Listing
Man of Many Colors; Little Minor Love Song; Dizzy Spells / Jay-Walking; Blues in the Day; Scottish Folk Song; Blame It on My Youth; Love for Sale; Breakdown.
Personnel
Walt Weiskopf
saxophoneWalt Weiskof: tenor saxophone; Renee Rosnes: piano; Paul Gill: bass; Tony Reedus: drums.
Album information
Title: Walt Weiskopf: Quartet Live | Year Released: 2011 | Record Label: Capri Records
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