CD Weckl, Dave: The Zone

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Stretch Records and Carl Fischer are pleased to present The Zone, a special 2-disc package highlighting the recordings and drumming techniques of one of the most talented and awe-inspiring drummers in music today, Dave Weckl. Disc One is an audio CD compilation of some of the best tracks from Dave's three acclaimed Stretch Records recordings, and features two tracks previously released only in Japan. Disc Two is a DVD video sampler containing highlights from Dave's three instructional videos available from Carl Fischer, in which Dave provides insights into how to play effortlessly and organically (or "in the zone"), how to develop technique, how to practice, and how to develop your sound. Together, this audio CD and video DVD special package is an indispensable source of musical inspiration and valuable information for all drummers and drum aficionados! FEATURING: Dave Weckl - drums & percussion Tom Kennedy - electric bass Brandon Fields - tenor & soprano sax, alto flute Steve Weingart - keyboard

Full title is: Zone

The All Music Guide rating for this album on a 1-9 scale (9=best) is: 7

The All Music Guide rating for this album among this artist's works on a 1-9 scale (9=best) is: 8

Bob Malach - Sax (Tenor)
Brandon Fields - Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor)
Dave Weckl - Percussion, Drums, Tambourine, Main Performer
Frank Gambale - Guitar
Howard 'Buzz' Feiten - Guitar
Jay Oliver - Keyboards
Steve Tavaglione - Saxophone
Tom Kennedy - Bass

A too-good-to-be-true package for aspiring jazz drummers everywhere, this incredible product features one disc of the best selections of the legendary fusion drummer's last three Stretch Records releases, and a special DVD with highlights from his three instructional videos put out by Carl Fischer . The ten tracks arguably feature some of modern jazz fusion 's most adventurous jams and give hope that the genre that's not either traditional or smooth jazz can still thrive. The funk -drenched 'Wet Skin' is Weckl 's retro- soul -minded tribute to James Brown , with Brandon Fields ' sax doubling ensembling with Jay Oliver 's sly organ harmonies and Buzz Feiton 's crisp and punch- rock guitar licks. 'Alegria' means happiness, and the tune with that title is in turn wild and optimistic, a honking jam featuring Fields on tenor, soprano, and alto flute. Steve Weingart 's feisty Fender Rhodes improvisations also give off an old soul fusion effect. The same sort of powerfully electric, intensely rhythmic horn-section vibe pervades the disc, with Weckl experimenting with meters and bringing in outside percussion on occasion. Steve Tavalione is also featured in sax on a few cuts, as is guitarist Frank Gambale -- all the best Los Angeles fusion freaks. Disc two is a DVD video sampler containing highlights from Weckl 's three instructional videos available from Carl Fischer , in which the drummer provides insights into how to play effortlessly and organically (or 'In the Zone' ), how to develop technique, how to practice, and how to develop an original sound. Weckl writes in his liner notes that to him The Zone is a state 'in which everything appears to be working on its own, with no effort involved.' That pretty much describes his natural ability with the skins, and this set shows that he's eager to pass on the legacy. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Tracks
 
Wet Skin - 6:11
Alegria - 5:34
High Life - 7:47
Zone - 6:09
Wake Up - 6:49
Luck Seven - 5:57
Tee Funk - 7:05
Rhythm Dance - 6:00
Serenalin - 5:57
Amanecer - 8:30