The story of the album is as follows:

The Dave Weckl Acoustic Band represents the realization of a dream. In 2013, while touring with Mike Stern, Dave was reintroduced to playing with the amazing Makoto Ozone. Dave met Makoto in the '80s, and Makoto blew Dave away during this tour!

Each night, Mike would give some space for Dave, Makoto, and Tom Kennedy to improvise a song. The guys would take this opportunity to really stretch out! The chemistry was amazing.

At some point, Mike would start to noodle on his guitar; to come back in and continue the show. But the trio was having so much fun! So, one night, Dave yelled "stay out!" to Mike while the trio was jamming. That little jam became a song on this record - and it is aptly titled Stay Out. :)

This record is loaded with straight ahead jazz, a little funk, a little Latin, and more.

Live preview Dave Weckl Acoustic band
Here's a preview of live footage from the complete Acoustic band, recorded live at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood January, 2014.



Track listing 'Of The Same Mind'

1. What Happened to My Good Shoes - 8:11
   
2. Something's Happening - 6:16
   
3. Songo Mikele - 9:40
   
4. Stay Out - 8:49
   
5. Koolz - 7:11
   
6. Stella On the Stairs - 6:29
   
7. Pacific Grove Fog - 7:24
   
8. Agua De La Musica - 6:17
   
9. All Blues – 9:44

Order 'Of The Same Mind'
'Of The Same Mind' is available as download and as 'hardcopy' cd. When you download the album, you get all the tracks in High quality AAC format and other playback software. Or get the cd in a six-panel digipak, shipped immediately.

Click here to order/download 'Of The Same Mind'

Dave's New Art Collection
Dave recently completed a photo shoot with Scene Four - a company that has collaborated with other top drummers to produce several "Rhythm on Canvas" projects. Using advanced photographic techniques, the Scene Four team captured light swirls created by the motion of Dave's sticks. Ten pieces will be unveiled on September 18, but you can see them earlier by joining the VIP list here.

Trailer Dave Weckl Art Collection


Dave Weckl plays: Sabian cymbals, Yamaha drums, Remo drumheads, Vic Firth drum sticks, Shure microphones, LP percussion, M-audio and uses XL cases.