Tom 1960 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've been checking out some of his releases recently and really enjoying what I'm hearing. I've come across some positive comments on Weiskopf in separate threads but no single thread dedicated to him. So let's hear from you. What do you guys think of Walt Weiskopf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcrazy1984 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've been checking out some of his releases recently and really enjoying what I'm hearing. I've come across some positive comments on Weiskopf in separate threads but no single thread dedicated to him. So let's hear from you. What do you guys think of Walt Weiskopf? I own a few recordings on which he is a sideman (I'll look them up when I get home). I've also been out to NYC for a masterclass that he put on. He is a fantastic musician (all woodwinds), and also teacher. I also own a few saxophone study books he has published. Very HEAVY Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm a fan. Walt was just here at FSU as a guest last year and is a great teacher as well as a great player. Big sound, lots of vocabulary and assertive rhythmic groove. He has a brother Joel (pianist) who is also a great musician. You must be going through some Criss Cross titles, Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm a fan. Walt was just here at FSU as a guest last year and is a great teacher as well as a great player. Big sound, lots of vocabulary and assertive rhythmic groove. He has a brother Joel (pianist) who is also a great musician. You must be going through some Criss Cross titles, Tom! I had some downtime today(off from work) and purchased a couple used copies on the cheap. The titles being "Siren" and "Sleepness Nights". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stryker Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Generally, I like Walt's playing and writing, though sometimes he comes across to me as a more contemporary Eric Alexander, which is to say a lick player with tons of vocabulary who sounds like, well, a lick player with tons of vocabulary. But there's a creative spark to his best stuff. His composing/arranging elevates him beyond many similar players. In particular, try these two on Criss Cross: "World Away" (Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KORQAG/ref=dm_mu_dp_trk1 and "Siren" with a nonet http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KORQAG/ref=dm_mu_dp_trk1 Also worth noting: I bought his book "Around the Horn" some 10 years ago when I was re-investigating my alto for a minute and found it a tremendously valuable book of scales/arpeggio studies that takes you through all the modes of the major, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales. Really expanded my ears and knowledge, and If I ever get back to the horn, I know I'll return to that book. Edited October 18, 2011 by Mark Stryker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I've heard some of his new, live recording It sounds very good:\ Walt Weiskopf - Tenor Saxophone Renee Rosnes - Piano Paul Gill - Bass Tony Reedus - Drums I have this very nice session too: Anytown Walt Weiskopf - Tenor Sax Joe Locke - Vibraphone Renee Rosnes - Piano Doug Weiss - Bass Tony Reedus - Drums Criss Cross Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'm a fan, almost without reservation. Yes, WW does have an intervallic "system," but it seems to consistently inspire him, especially rhythmically, which one wouldn't necessarily expect. I would never think of WW as being related Eric Alexander, other than that they play the same instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stryker Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) I'm a fan, almost without reservation. Yes, WW does have an intervallic "system," but it seems to consistently inspire him, especially rhythmically, which one wouldn't necessarily expect. I would never think of WW as being related Eric Alexander, other than that they play the same instrument. I think Larry's right that it's Weiskopf's rhythmic variety that animates his creativity and prevents him from falling into the overly determined kind of playing that makes "system" or "lick" players a bore. Also, he knows a shit-load of harmony and that can be rewarding on its own score too, though sometimes, as I said, I start hearing "harmony" rather than "melody." But to clarify: I'm a fan and consider Weiskopf as talent deserving wider recognition. Edited October 24, 2011 by Mark Stryker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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