Master Plan is an album by the American drummer Dave Weckl, released in 1990.[2][3] It peaked at No. 9 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.[4]
| Master Plan | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:29 | |||
| Label | GRP[1] | |||
| Producer | Dave Grusin | |||
| Dave Weckl chronology | ||||
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Production
editThe title track was written by Chick Corea.[5] Tom Kennedy played bass on the album.[6]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Calgary Herald | C[7] |
| Chicago Tribune |    [8] |
The Chicago Tribune wrote that, "from Corea to straight jazz to funk, Master Plan shows every aspect of Weckl's ability."[8] The Calgary Herald noted that, "while [the album] impresses as a primer for drumming enthusiasts, it suffers from a lack of imagination in the writing."[7] The Orange County Register opined that "Eric Marienthal contributes some excellent solos on alto and soprano saxophone."[9]
Track listing
edit- "Tower of Inspiration" - 3:59
- "Here and There" - 6:08
- "Festival de Ritmo" - 4:52
- "In Common" - 5:55
- "Garden Wall" - 4:32
- "Auratune" - 4:47
- "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" - 5:01
- "Master Plan" - 8:14
- "Island Magic" - 4:55
Personnel
edit- Dave Weckl - Drums
- Eric Marienthal (2-4) - Saxophone
- Jay Oliver (1-6, 8, 9) - Keyboards, Piano
- Chick Corea (5, 8, 9) - Synthesizer, Piano
- Michael Brecker (5) - Tenor Saxophone
- Steve Gadd (8) - Drums
- Anthony Jackson (2-5, 8, 9) - Bass
- Jerry Hey (1, 3) - Trumpet
- Bill Reichenbach Jr. (1) - Trombone
- Tom Kennedy (1, 7) - Bass
- Ray Kennedy (7) - Piano
- Peter Mayer (2, 4, 6) - Guitar
- Scott Alspach (6) - Trumpet
- Dave Grusin - Producer, Executive Producer
References
edit- ^ Perkins, Terry (August 8, 1990). "Dave Weckl Shines In Hometown Spotlight". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 5E.
- ^ Loop, Dwight (18 Feb 1994). "Jazz Musicians Band Together for the Community". Pasatiempo. The Santa Fe New Mexican. p. 10.
- ^ Davis, Barry (17 May 2001). "Loose and fused and amused". Arts. The Jerusalem Post. p. 9.
- ^ Hay, Carla (Jul 10, 1999). "Weckl Jazz". Billboard. 111 (28): 15.
- ^ Caudle, Todd (24 Aug 1990). "Elektric Asides". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. p. D3.
- ^ Jisi, Chris (Jan 1997). "Tom Kennedy: Leading Off with 'Basses Loaded'". Bass Player. 8 (1): 67–71.
- ^ a b Bennan, Brian (25 May 1991). "Dave Weckl: Master Plan". Calgary Herald. p. E8.
- ^ a b Herrmann, Brenda (23 Aug 1990). "Dave Weckl Master Plan". Chicago Tribune. Tempo. p. 8.
- ^ Roebuck, Jay (November 30, 1990). "Jazz Albums". Orange County Register. p. P30.