Walt Weiskopf
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Saxophonists · b. 1959

Walt Weiskopf

American jazz musician

Born
30 July 1959
Augusta
Country
United States
Active
1981–

Biography

Walt Weiskopf is a jazz musician who plays saxophone. Walt Weiskopf was born on 30 July 1959 in Augusta. The music is usually filed under jazz and crossover jazz.

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. Author and journalist Cicily Janus regards Weiskopf as "one of the best unknown musicians in the modern scene", and JazzTimes Magazine considers him to be underrated and "a highly potent tenor saxophonist who demonstrates a strong Trane-Rollins influence".

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Walt Weiskopf play?

Walt Weiskopf is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Walt Weiskopf born?

Walt Weiskopf was born 30 July 1959 in Augusta.

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