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JULY CD OF THE MONTH: Walt Weiskopf/Fountain Of Youth /Posi-Tone Records

Saxophonist Walt Weiskopf has produced another enjoyable session of straight ahead jazz with a fine mix of standards and original tunes titled Fountain of Youth on the Posi-Tone label.

Highlights include the originals,"Backstage Blues" , a mid-tempo groove that recalls John Coltrane from the Giant Steps sessions, and the lightning quick "Loose Lips". Among the standards that Weiskopf explores are  Johnny Mandel's "Close Enough For Love", and the David Raskin classic "Laura" .

Weiskopf's backing group includes Behn Gillece , who has recorded his own sessions for Posi-Tone recently, on vibes, Peter Zak on piano, Mike Karn on bass and Steve Fidyk on drums. They all work well together on this outing and have equal opportunity to step into the spotlight with fabulous soloing throughout.

Weiskopf, whose background includes membership in the bands of Buddy Rich and Toshiko Akiyoshi in his early years, and a recent stint in Steely Dan, has proven to be a seasoned leader as well. Fountain of Youth demonstrates once again that Weiskopf is a player that should be getting wider recognition.

 

Mike Jacobs has been with KIOS since 1988 while attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Mike began his career at KIOS working weekends acting as local host for NPR’s Weekend Edition. He also hosted Morning Edition from 1990-1996. Mike began hosting the weekly blues program “Blues in the Afternoon” in October 1994 and took on the responsibilities of jazz programming and maintaining the music library in 1996. He has held the position of Music Director since 2002. In addition to hosting “Jazz in the Afternoon” on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Mike also helps with assembling music for “Jazz From Studio One” hosted by the advanced radio students at the Omaha Public Schools Career Center. Mike is an Omaha native and graduated from Technical High School in 1984.
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