Master Plan (album)

This article is about the Dave Weckl album. For other albums, see Master Plan § Albums.

Master Plan
Studio album by
Dave Weckl
Released1990
Studio
  • Mad Hatter (Los Angeles, California)
  • Studio 88 (St. Louis, Missouri)
GenreJazz
Length51:29
LabelGRP[1]
Producer
Dave Weckl chronology
Master Plan
(1990) 		Heads Up
(1992)

Master Plan is an album by the American drummer Dave Weckl, released in 1990.[2][3] It peaked at No. 9 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.[4]

Production

The title track was written by Chick Corea.[5] Tom Kennedy played bass on the album.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Calgary HeraldC[7]
Chicago Tribune[8]

The Chicago Tribune wrote that, "from Corea to straight jazz to funk, Master Plan shows every aspect of Weckl's ability."[8] The Calgary Herald noted that, "while [the album] impresses as a primer for drumming enthusiasts, it suffers from a lack of imagination in the writing."[7] The Orange County Register opined that "Eric Marienthal contributes some excellent solos on alto and soprano saxophone."[9]

Track listing

  1. "Tower of Inspiration" (Dave Weckl, Jay Oliver) - 3:59
  2. "Here and There" (Weckl, Oliver) - 6:08
  3. "Festival de Ritmo" (Weckl, Oliver) - 4:52
  4. "In Common" (Roger Guth, Jim Mayer, Peter Mayer) - 5:55
  5. "Garden Wall" (Guth, J. Mayer, P. Mayer) - 4:32
  6. "Auratune" (Oliver) - 4:47
  7. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" - 5:01
  8. "Master Plan" (Chick Corea) - 8:14
  9. "Island Magic" (Weckl, Oliver) - 4:55

Personnel

Production

  • Ron Moss – album executive producer, management
  • Dave Grusin – executive producer
  • Larry Rosen – executive producer
  • Dave Weckl – producer, arrangements, mixing
  • Jay Oliver – co-producer, arrangements, mixing, recording (1–7, 9)
  • Bernie Kirsch – recording (8)
  • Darren Mora – assistant engineer
  • Dee La Croix – studio manager at Mad Hatter Studios
  • Joseph Doughney – post production
  • Michael Landy – post production
  • The Review Room (New York City, New York) – post production location
  • Larry McCaull – drum technician
  • Chris Sobchack – drum technician assistant
  • CMS Digital (Pasadena, California) – digital editing and mastering location
  • Evelyn Brechtlein – project coordinator
  • Suzanne Sherman – GRP production coordinator
  • Andy Baltimore – GRP creative director
  • Jim Embach – cover design
  • David Gibb – graphic design
  • Jacki McCarthy – graphic design
  • Andy Ruggirello – graphic design
  • Dan Serrano – graphic design
  • Jeff Sedlik – front and back cover photography
  • Fredericke – grooming
  • Sandra Bojin – wardrobe stylist

References

  1. ^ Perkins, Terry (August 8, 1990). "Dave Weckl Shines In Hometown Spotlight". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 5E.
  2. ^ Loop, Dwight (February 18, 1994). "Jazz Musicians Band Together for the Community". Pasatiempo. The Santa Fe New Mexican. p. 10.
  3. ^ Davis, Barry (May 17, 2001). "Loose and fused and amused". Arts. The Jerusalem Post. p. 9.
  4. ^ Hay, Carla (July 10, 1999). "Weckl Jazz". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 28. p. 15.
  5. ^ Caudle, Todd (August 24, 1990). "Elektric Asides". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. p. D3.
  6. ^ Jisi, Chris (January 1997). "Tom Kennedy: Leading Off with 'Basses Loaded'". Bass Player. Vol. 8, no. 1. pp. 67–71.
  7. ^ a b Bennan, Brian (May 25, 1991). "Dave Weckl: Master Plan". Calgary Herald. p. E8.
  8. ^ a b Herrmann, Brenda (August 23, 1990). "Dave Weckl Master Plan". Chicago Tribune. Tempo. p. 8.
  9. ^ Roebuck, Jay (November 30, 1990). "Jazz Albums". Orange County Register. p. P30.
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