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]

Master Plan
Studio album by
Released1990
GenreJazz
Length51:29
LabelGRP[1]
ProducerDave Grusin
Dave Weckl chronology
Master Plan
(1990)
Heads Up
(1992)

Production

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

Critical reception

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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

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  1. "Tower of Inspiration" - 3:59
  2. "Here and There" - 6:08
  3. "Festival de Ritmo" - 4:52
  4. "In Common" - 5:55
  5. "Garden Wall" - 4:32
  6. "Auratune" - 4:47
  7. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" - 5:01
  8. "Master Plan" - 8:14
  9. "Island Magic" - 4:55

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Perkins, Terry (August 8, 1990). "Dave Weckl Shines In Hometown Spotlight". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 5E.
  2. ^ Loop, Dwight (18 Feb 1994). "Jazz Musicians Band Together for the Community". Pasatiempo. The Santa Fe New Mexican. p. 10.
  3. ^ Davis, Barry (17 May 2001). "Loose and fused and amused". Arts. The Jerusalem Post. p. 9.
  4. ^ Hay, Carla (Jul 10, 1999). "Weckl Jazz". Billboard. 111 (28): 15.
  5. ^ Caudle, Todd (24 Aug 1990). "Elektric Asides". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. p. D3.
  6. ^ Jisi, Chris (Jan 1997). "Tom Kennedy: Leading Off with 'Basses Loaded'". Bass Player. 8 (1): 67–71.
  7. ^ a b Bennan, Brian (25 May 1991). "Dave Weckl: Master Plan". Calgary Herald. p. E8.
  8. ^ a b Herrmann, Brenda (23 Aug 1990). "Dave Weckl Master Plan". Chicago Tribune. Tempo. p. 8.
  9. ^ Roebuck, Jay (November 30, 1990). "Jazz Albums". Orange County Register. p. P30.