Criss Cross Jazz 1293 CD

Joel Weiskopf

Devoted To You

Brazilian influenced rhythms, loose-limbed swing, and secondline grooves are all part of Joel Weiskopf's fourth Criss Cross session as a leader.

His incisive piano improvisations are enhanced by two of the label's star sidemen, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Eric Harland, each of whom also take adventage of a plentiful amount of solo space.

The program includes Weiskopf's melodically opulent compositions, the standard You Must Believe in Spring, the spiritual Wondrous Love, and a rousing rendition of Martin Luther's hymn A Mighty Fortress.

1. Beauty For Ashes (Joel Weiskopf)
2. Devoted To You (Joel Weiskopf)
3. Giving Thanks (Joel Weiskopf)
4. November (Joel Weiskopf)
5. St. Denio (Traditional)
6. The Strongest Love (Joel Weiskopf)
7. You Must Believe In Spring (Michel Legrand)
8. Wondrous Love (Traditional)
9. A Mighty Fortress (Martin Luther)
10. One Bright Morning (Joel Weiskopf)

Total Time: 68:56
Recorded November 30, 2005 in Brooklyn, NY, USA by Max Bolleman

Joel Weiskopf (P)
John Patitucci (B)
Eric Harland (D)