Man of Many Colors explained

Man of Many Colors is an album by saxophonist Walt Weiskopf.

Background

This was Weiskopf's first quartet album since A World Away, in 1995.^[1] This was his seventh release for Criss Cross Jazz.

Music and recording

The album was recorded on December 12, 2001, in Brooklyn, New York.^[2] Six of the tracks are Weiskopf originals. "Triangle Dance" is played in 6/4 time. The final track, "When Your Lips Meet Mine", is a duet with pianist Brad Mehldau.

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".

Track listing

1. "Triangle Dance" (Weiskopf) – 7:22
2. "Haunted Heart" (Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz) – 7:36
3. "Together" (Weiskopf) – 5:45
4. "Man of Many Colors" (Weiskopf) – 7:08
5. "People" (Jule Styne) – 7:26
6. "NYC" (Weiskopf) – 6:51
7. "Petal" (Weiskopf) – 5:37
8. "When Your Lips Meet Mine" (Weiskopf) – 3:15

Personnel

• Walt Weiskopf – tenor sax
• Brad Mehldau – piano
• John Patitucci – bass
• Clarence Penn – drums

Notes and References

1. Hovan, C. Andrew (July 9, 2002) "Walt Weiskopf: Man of Many Colors". AllAboutJazz.
2. http://www.crisscrossjazz.com/album/1219.html "Walt Weiskopf Quartet – Man of Many Colors"