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Man of Many Colors is an album by saxophonist Walt Weiskopf.

Man Of Many Colors
Studio album by Walt Weiskopf
Released	2002
Recorded	December 12, 2001 in Brooklyn, New York
Genre	Jazz
Length	51:06
Label	Criss Cross
Walt Weiskopf chronology
Siren (2000) Man Of Many Colors (2002) Sight to Sound (2004)

Background

This was Weiskopf's first quartet album since A World Away, in 1995.[1] This was his seventh release for Criss Cross Jazz.[1]

Music and recording

The album was recorded on December 12, 2001, in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Six of the tracks are Weiskopf originals.[3] "Triangle Dance" is played in 6/4 time.[3] The final track, "When Your Lips Meet Mine", is a duet with pianist Brad Mehldau.[3]

Reception

An AllAboutJazz reviewer commented that "Weiskopf and crew approach things in a manner that makes this so much more than yet another mainstream recital".[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

1. "Triangle Dance" (Weiskopf) – 7:22
2. "Haunted Heart" (Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz) – 7:36
3. "Together" (Weiskopf) – 5:45
4. "Man of Many Colors" (Weiskopf) – 7:08
5. "People" (Jule Styne) – 7:26
6. "NYC" (Weiskopf) – 6:51
7. "Petal" (Weiskopf) – 5:37
8. "When Your Lips Meet Mine" (Weiskopf) – 3:15

Personnel

• Walt Weiskopf – tenor sax
• Brad Mehldau – piano
• John Patitucci – bass
• Clarence Penn – drums

References

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