Walt Weiskopf | |
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 Walt Weiskopf performing on stage | |
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| Birth name | Walter Weiskopf |
| Born | July 30, 1959 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
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| Website | WaltWeiskopf.com |
Walt Weiskopf (born July 30, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia) is an American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, author and educator. He has released sixteen albums as a leader, and performed on countless other albums as a sideman. He has collaborated with artists such as Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra and Steely Dan.[1]
Author and journalist Cicily Janus regards Weiskopf as "one of the best unknown musicians in the modern scene",[2] and JazzTimes Magazine considers him to be underrated and "a highly potent tenor saxophonist who demonstrates a strong Trane-Rollins influence".[3]
- ^ "Walt Weiskopf: Overdrive". PopMatters.com. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ^ Janus, Cicily (July 13, 2010). The New Face of Jazz: An Intimate Look at Today's Living Legends and the Artists of Tomorrow. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony. pp. 305–306.
- ^ Joyce, Mike. "Who's Overrated? Who's Underrated?". JazzTimes. Retrieved January 28, 2015.