Dave Weckl

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Dave Weckl (born January 8, 1960) is a highly acclaimed jazz fusion drummer. His idol being the legendary drummer and big band leader Buddy Rich, Weckl majored in jazz studies at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. His most famous early work, where his popularity blossomed, was in Chick Corea's Elektrik Band from 1985 to 1991. He is widely considered one of the top 5 drummers of all time.

Starting out on the New York fusion scene in the early 1980s, Weckl soon found himself working with artists such as Paul Simon, Madonna, George Benson, Michel Camilo and Anthony Jackson. He has been the leader of ten recordings since 1990, three under his own name and seven as the Dave Weckl Band. Weckl has also produced a popular series of instructional DVDs for drummers, and has several deals with musical companies like Yamaha, Sabian, and Vic Firth, which sell customized percussion products designed in part by Weckl.

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Discography

Dave Weckl:

  • 1990 Masterplan (GRP records)
  • 1992 Heads Up (GRP records)
  • 1994 Hard Wired (GRP records)

Dave Weckl Band:

  • 1998 Ryhthm of the Soul (Stretch records)
  • 1999 Synergy (Stretch records)
  • 2000 Transition (Stretch records)
  • 2001 The Zone (Stretch records)
  • 2002 Perpetual motion (Stretch records)
  • 2003 Live (and very plugged in) (Stretch records)
  • 2005 Multiplicity (Stretch records)
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Videos

  • 1989 Back to Basic (DCI music)
  • 1990 The Next Step (DCI music)
  • 1993 Working It Out (DCI music)
  • 2000 How to develop your own sound (Carl Fischer publishing)
  • 2000 How to practice (Carl Fischer publishing)
  • 2000 How to develop technique (Carl Fischer publishing)
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Books

  • Back to Basic
  • 1992 The Next Step (Manhattan Music)
  • 1994 Contemporary Drummer + One (Manhattan Music)
  • 1997 Ultimate Play-Along for Drums level I vol. I (Alfred Publishing Company)
  • 1997 Ultimate Play-Along for Drums level I vol. II (Alfred Publishing Company)
  • 2001 In Session with the Dave Weckl Band (Carl Fischer Music)
  • 2004 Exercises for natural playing (Carl Fischer Music)
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