Man of Many Colors
Man of Many Colors is an album by saxophonist Walt Weiskopf.
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| Released | 2001 | |||
| Recorded | December 12, 2001 in Brooklyn, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:06 | |||
| Label | Criss Cross | |||
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Background
This was Weiskopf's first quartet album since A World Away, in 1995.[1] This was his seventh release for Criss Cross Jazz.[1]
Music and recording
The album was recorded on December 12, 2001, in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Six of the tracks are Weiskopf originals.[3] "Triangle Dance" is played in 6/4 time.[3] The final track, "When Your Lips Meet Mine", is a duet with pianist Brad Mehldau.[3]
Reception
An AllAboutJazz reviewer commented that "Weiskopf and crew approach things in a manner that makes this so much more than yet another mainstream recital".[1]
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Track listing
- "Triangle Dance" (Weiskopf) – 7:22
- "Haunted Heart" (Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz) – 7:36
- "Together" (Weiskopf) – 5:45
- "Man of Many Colors" (Weiskopf) – 7:08
- "People" (Jule Styne) – 7:26
- "NYC" (Weiskopf) – 6:51
- "Petal" (Weiskopf) – 5:37
- "When Your Lips Meet Mine" (Weiskopf) – 3:15
Personnel
- Walt Weiskopf – tenor sax
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- John Patitucci – bass
- Clarence Penn – drums
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References
- Hovan, C. Andrew (July 9, 2002) "Walt Weiskopf: Man of Many Colors". AllAboutJazz.
- "Walt Weiskopf Quartet – Man of Many Colors". Criss Cross Records. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- Adler, David R. "Walt Weiskopf – Man of Many Colors". AllMusic. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
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