"I have known and worked with Randy over a period of many years and his genius on the piano and wonderful arrangements never cease to amaze me. His new CD "Wigged Out" is a fine example of his great work. To sit with Randy and watch him effortlessly play and compose his material is a real treat. Sometimes he'll tell you jokes while playing "Flight Of The Bumble Bee" and not miss a note....and that's while he's playing trumpet. Seriously, you can experience his talents with just one listen to this brilliant CD.....but you'll want to listen again and again......so you'll have to buy it!"
Absolutely fantastic jazz performances. Truly unique.
angelabebe@aol.com | Los Angeles, CA | 12/19/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Wigged Out" is the most original and interesting jazz CD I have ever had the pleasure to hear. The performances by the artists involved were amazing, as were the flawless arrangements. It is a must-have collection of virtuoso performances, especially the piano solos by Randy Waldman and drum solos by Vinnie Colaiuta. Brilliant CD!"
Breathtakingly outstanding!
angelabebe@aol.com | 08/12/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Randy Waldman has shown his compositional and technical virtuosity on this album. The arrangements are deliciously intricate, temporally beguiling and musically phenomenal. Waldman's piano technique is flawless, as is the technique of his all-star side men (Pattitucci, Calaiuta, Hubbard, Brecker and others). This is the most musically interesting, intriguing, delightful and stimulating collection of music and performances I have heard in a long time. Clearly not for the musically feint of heart, this album is a must-have for true jazz and music lovers!"
A must have for great drumming
radrummer | Oxford, NC USA | 04/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I got this cd simply becaue Vinnie Colaiuta is playing on it. The best surprise was the rest of the musicians and the treatment of each one of the songs. The playing is tops. If you want to hear jazz played well, buy this disc. If you are a drummer, listen to the master and he, once again, applies his tradmark 'Vinnie stuff' with the other great talents. Randy Waldman is an unsung player. Listen for yourself."
Excellent jazz for people with "big ears" and an open mind
radrummer | 12/11/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Wigged Out" is not cocktail music but an interesting mix of excellent arrangements and outstanding musicians. This album is for people who have spent a great deal of time listening to Jazz and who have a trained ear. Some of the arrangements are silly but this doesn't take away from the high level of performing. Highly Recommended"