By C. Andrew-Hovan Since making his first two records on the independent Iris label back in the early ’90s, Walt Weiskopf has staked a claim as one of the most advanced and iconic tenor saxophonists in jazz. However, even as he went on to record one great record...
By David A. Orthmann Here’s a proposition for anyone who is about to plunk down their hard earned dollars on Steely Dan’s Jamalot Ever After Tour. For a mere fraction of the cost of a ticket you can invest in a copy of Overdrive, the recently released set...
By S. Victor Aaron | Something Else Reviews In his twenties during the 80s, sax ace Walt Weiskopf was already good enough to play for Buddy Rich, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Frank Sinatra, but he’s better known as being a member of Steely Dan’s touring band since 2003, and...
By Gary Walker | WBGO/RADAR Walt Weiskopf is a “man of many colors,” to take from the title of one of his previous recordings. The tenor saxophonist has been featured in the big bands of Buddy Rich and Toshiko Akiyoshi. His diverse sideman credits include...
By Brent Black / criticaljazz.com Walt Weiskopf’s harmonic vision goes full throttle on the stellar release Overdrive! Critically acclaimed tenor saxophonist Walt Weiskopf has assembled a top flight sextet for a romp through primarily original compositions that...
