Master Plan (album)

Master Plan is an album by the American drummer Dave Weckl, released in 1990. It peaked at No. 9 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.

Production
The title track was written by Chick Corea. Tom Kennedy played bass on the album.

Critical reception
The Chicago Tribune wrote that, "from Corea to straight jazz to funk, Master Plan shows every aspect of Weckl's ability." The Calgary Herald noted that, "while [the album] impresses as a primer for drumming enthusiasts, it suffers from a lack of imagination in the writing." The Orange County Register opined that "Eric Marienthal contributes some excellent solos on alto and soprano saxophone."

Track listing

 * 1) "Tower of Inspiration" - 3:59
 * 2) "Here and There" - 6:08
 * 3) "Festival de Ritmo" - 4:52
 * 4) "In Common" - 5:55
 * 5) "Garden Wall" - 4:32
 * 6) "Auratune" - 4:47
 * 7) "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" - 5:01
 * 8) "Master Plan" - 8:14
 * 9) "Island Magic" - 4:55

Personnel

 * Dave Weckl - Drums
 * Eric Marienthal (2-4) - Saxophone
 * Jay Oliver (1-6, 8, 9) - Keyboards, Piano
 * Chick Corea (5, 8, 9) - Synthesizer, Piano
 * Michael Brecker (5) - Tenor Saxophone
 * Steve Gadd (8) - Drums
 * Anthony Jackson (2-5, 8, 9) - Bass
 * Jerry Hey (1, 3) - Trumpet
 * Bill Reichenbach Jr. (1) - Trombone
 * Tom Kennedy (1, 7) - Bass
 * Ray Kennedy (7) - Piano
 * Peter Mayer (2, 4, 6) - Guitar
 * Scott Alspach (6) - Trumpet
 * Dave Grusin - Producer, Executive Producer