DAVE WECKL BAND — Multiplicity (2005) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Although still best known for his association with Chick Corea, drummer Dave Weckl has led an underrated group of his own for quite a few years. His core band, a quartet with keyboardist Steve Weingart, electric bassist Tom Kennedy, and saxophonist Gary Meek, is a little reminiscent of the Yellowjackets in its use of catchy melodies and appealing grooves and its ability to perform post-bop jazz with the sensibility of rock. Weckl does not dominate the music and gives Meek and Weingart plenty of solo space. His band deserves to be heard, and Multiplicity is an excellent example of the quartet at its best. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Watch Your Step    5:30
 Gary Meek / Dave Weckl / Steve Weingart
2    Elements Of Surprise    5:42
 Gary Meek / Dave Weckl / Steve Weingart
3    Vuelo    5:56
 Steve Weingart
4    Inner Vision    6:03
 Gary Meek / Dave Weckl / Steve Weingart
5    What It Is    6:27
 Gary Meek / Dave Weckl / Steve Weingart
6    Chain Reaction    5:36
 Steve Weingart
7    Cascade    5:34
 Steve Weingart
8    Mixed Bag    6:37
 Gary Meek / Dave Weckl / Steve Weingart
9    Down On The Corner    6:54
 Ric Fierabracci / Gary Meek / Dave Weckl / Steve Weingart
Credits
Bass – Ric Fierabracci (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9), Tom Kennedy (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)
Drums, Percussion, Programmed By, Producer, Recorded By, Edited By, Mixed By – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Paul Pesco (tracks: 1, 5 to 9)
Keyboards – Steve Weingart
Percussion, Congas – Richie Gajate-Garcia (tracks: 2 to 4, 7, 8)
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet – Gary Meek