Man of Many Colors
# Man of Many Colors

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

## Background

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

## Music and recording

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

## 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".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

## Track listing

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

## Personnel

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