Jazz Articles about Dave Weckl

Chick Corea Akoustic Band: Live!

by Jim Worsley
October 16, 2021

A posthumous review of a live record sounds like an oxymoron. Particularly when it seems that Chick Corea was with us only yesterday. The sound of this record is lively, bright, and imbued with a richness of colors. The trio of Corea, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Dave Weckl can take your breath away in an instant. This addition to their rich library is played with as much enthusiasm as it is heart, and with as much passion as it ...

Lukasz Pawlik: Long Distance Connections

by Jim Worsley
October 9, 2021

This is fusion of the highest order, the type of project that is easy to get excited about. The complexities of Polish composer, pianist, cellist and arranger Lukasz Pawlik's compositions soar to new heights on his second album as a leader. Enlisting gold-star talent from both home and abroad, this amounts to about a fifty-fifty configuration of prominent musicians from the United States and Poland. Fusion legends trumpeter Randy Brecker and electric guitarist Mike Stern unite with Polish heavyweights tenor ...

Chick Corea Akoustic Band with John Patitucci & Dave Weckl: Live!

by Mike Jurkovic
September 18, 2021

Anyone still needing dogged proof that the late Chick Corea (in September 2021 it feels like ages since he passed, but it was only February) ever played anything less than a joyful note best have their cursor hovering over the purchase button when Chick Corea Akoustic Band Live drops. On this first posthumous release, Corea (sort of) reunites the muscle of The Chick Corea Elektric Band with his totally simpatico rhythm section, namely bassist John Patitucci and drummer ...

Dewa Budjana: Naurora

by Dan McClenaghan
August 1, 2021

Balinese guitarist Dewa Budjana's seventh album on Moonjune Records, Naurora, reveals--for those who have not heard him--a musician of seemingly unlimited talent and an artist in possession of an expansive vision. He has been called a “progressive fusion maestro" and, if he has to be labeled, that description feels right. Leading off with this disc's eleven-minute title tune, Budjana--who composed, arranged and produced the music here--lays down huge, rich soundscapes in the company of a bunch of forward-looking allstars, including ...

Jeremy Green, Steve Weingart, Dave Weckl and Tomas Merlo

by Len Davis
May 2, 2021

Dave Weckl Band: Live In St Louis

by Len Davis
April 25, 2021

In this episode we hear from the Dave Weckl Band and their 2021 release, Live In St Louis. Also more from impressive guitarist Jeremy Green previewing his latest single, and guitarist's Jane Getter and Andre Nieri. We'll also hear more of the superb debut offering by French outfit Robin & The Woods as well as Cameron Graves, The Fearless Flyers and Stephan Thelen. Playlist Cameron Graves “Paradise Trinity" from Planetary Prince (Mack Avenuel) 00:00 The Fearless Flyers “Adrienne ...

The Dave Weckl Band: Live in St. Louis at the Chesterfield Jazz Festival

by Jim Worsley
April 2, 2021

At a time where millions around the world are thankfully being vaccinated, the cure for live music blues has yet to be addressed. While nothing can replace the sound, the energy, and feel of live music, a medicinal record will be on the market in April 2021. While this reunion concert recorded in 2019 would no doubt be impactful sans the pandemic, the timing and dosage is fortuitous. Getting the gang back together, a la the Blues Brothers, Dave Weckl ...