Everything you Wanted to Know, See and Hear
of Waldo Weathers
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Waldo Weathers 6216 Laredo Avenue Nashville, Tennessee USA 37209 Phone: 615.569.1766 E-Mail: saxual4u@aol.com |
Saxophonist Waldo Weathers replaced a legend in the James Brown band, taking over for the magnificent soloist Maceo Parker. Weathers made his own impact in the band for twelve years, then left for a solo career. (He has, however, rejoined Brown at various points over the last few years.) He can play furious swing and mainstream numbers, or the hard funk that he specialized in with Brown. It's not clear yet whether Weathers will bring in his entire eight-piece band for his free Saturday afternoon engagement at Jazz@Bellevue Center. Waldo & The Mix are also making a Saturday evening appearance at Atlantis. The afternoon gig begins at 1 p.m., the nighttime session at 9 p.m.--and you can catch them 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Riffs.
Nashville Music Guide - The Nashville Scene - 12/1/2001
He once replaced the great Maceo Parker in James Brown's band, so saxophonist Waldo Weathers certainly has the chops. He zips through the blues, covers soul and contributes a couple of entertaining originals on his current release Waldo--The Mix. The selections range from a decent rendition of War's "Low Rider" to an entertaining romp titled "Who's Dat Knocking" and soulful, steamy solos on "Late Night," "Stormy Monday" and "Give It Up, Turn It Loose." He smoothly combines a huge tone, excellent timing and a powerful sound, creating interesting solos even when the melodies he's working from aren't exactly breathtaking. Still, compared to the total technique Weathers displays in a live setting, Waldo--The Mix only offers brief glimpses of his skills.