Jazz Articles about Karl Weismantel

Karl Weismantel: In Hand

by Matthew Warnock
March 29, 2009

Vocalist and guitarist Karl Weismantel's In Hand is a laidback collection of vocal jazz standards, arranged by Weismantel for his working trio. The album features Peter Miles and Von Barlow on drums as well as Jason Davis and Paul Creel sharing the bass duties. Each track was arranged for the ensemble by Weismantel in a similar fashion to classic Chet Baker recordings where the late trumpeter sang and played on each tune.Weismantel's vocal style comes across in a ...