Master Plan (album) explained

Master Plan
Type:	studio
Artist:	Dave Weckl
Cover:	Master-plan.jpg
Released:	1990
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	51:29
Label:	GRP^[1]
Producer:	Dave Grusin
Next Title:	Heads Up
Next Year:	1992

Master Plan is an album by the American drummer Dave Weckl, released in 1990.^{[2] [3]} It peaked at No. 9 on Billboards 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

The Chicago Tribune wrote that, "from Corea to straight jazz to funk, Master Plan shows every aspect of Weckl's ability." 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." The Orange County Register opined that "Eric Marienthal contributes some excellent solos on alto and soprano saxophone."^[7]

Track listing

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

• Dave Weckl - Drums
• Eric Marienthal (2-4) - Saxophone
• Jay Oliver (1-6, 8, 9) - Keyboards, Piano
• Chick Corea (5, 8, 9) - Synthesizer, Piano
• Michael Brecker (5) - Tenor Saxophone
• Steve Gadd (8) - Drums
• Anthony Jackson (2-5, 8, 9) - Bass
• Jerry Hey (1, 3) - Trumpet
• Bill Reichenbach Jr. (1) - Trombone
• Tom Kennedy (1, 7) - Bass
• Ray Kennedy (7) - Piano
• Peter Mayer (2, 4, 6) - Guitar
• Scott Alspach (6) - Trumpet
• Dave Grusin - Producer, Executive Producer

Notes and References

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