WALT WEISKOPF EUROPEAN QUARTET

Thu, Apr 09

With critically-acclaimed albums and countless sideman credits, Walt started his career with the Buddy Rich band at the age of 21. In the years since, he has released more than 20 CDs featuring a stellar cast of the best contemporary jazz musicians including Brad Mehldau, John Pattituci, Joe Magnarelli, Renee Rosnes, Joe Locke, Conrad Herwig, Peter Zak, Billy Drummond, and Peter Washington, to name a few. For 19 years, Weiskopf continues to be an active member of the Steely Dan band. American saxophonist, composer, and author Walt and his European Quartet (WWEQ) announce their 2025-26 (eigth annual) three-leg winter tour, hitting the European and Scandinavian jazz circuit in November and January; and then again in April for a third leg in Canada. Playing music from their most recent album All We Need Is Love(To be released during fall 2025), WWEQ is comprised of three of Europe's finest and most sought-after rhythm section artists, Carl Winther (piano), Andreas Lang (bass), and Anders Mogensen (drums). Along with Weiskopf, the quartet continues to make sterling marks in the worldwide jazz scene.