Walt Weiskopf
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Walt Weiskopf (born July 30, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia) is an American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, author and educator. He has released sixteen albums as a leader, and performed on countless other albums as a sideman. He has collaborated with artists such as Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra and Steely Dan.[1]
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Birth name | Walter Weiskopf |
Born | (1959-07-30)July 30, 1959 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
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Years active | 1981–present |
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Website | WaltWeiskopf.com |
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Author and journalist Cicily Janus regards Weiskopf as "one of the best unknown musicians in the modern scene",[2] and JazzTimes Magazine considers him to be underrated and "a highly potent tenor saxophonist who demonstrates a strong Trane-Rollins influence".[3]