This 2005 release from Dave Weckl offers a potent slice of contemporary jazz fusion. The album showcases Weckl's signature technical prowess and an adept ensemble.
- Multiplicity was released on Stretch Records, a label co-founded by Weckl and bassist John Patitucci. The album was recorded at Weckl's own studio in Connecticut. It features contributions from a rotating cast of accomplished musicians, including guitarist Brandon Fields and keyboardist Tom Brooks.
- The album peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart in 2005. It was met with critical acclaim for its sophisticated arrangements and Weckl's drumming. Multiplicity was Weckl's first studio album in five years, following 2000's "The Dance of Life."
- The track "The Way Home" was featured on a promotional compilation included with Yamaha drum kits. The album's title track, "Multiplicity," highlights Weckl's complex rhythmic patterns. The liner notes credit Weckl with production, alongside his longtime engineer, Ken Van.
Dave Weckl is a jazz drummer from St. Louis, Missouri, known for his work in jazz fusion and mainstream jazz. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as a member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band.
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