A drummer's drummer, a musician's musician, and a bandleader's bandleader - all aptly describe the talents of Dave Weckl, and never more so than with the release of his new Stretch CD, Synergy. From the James Brown-inspired funk of "Wet Skin" to the salsa/funk of the title track; from the African 12/8 rhythms of "High Life" to the big easy New Orleans feel of "Swamp Thing," Synergy is chock full of the awe-inspiring, polyrhythmic, funky grooves for which Weckl is revered. Truly a collaborative effort between Weckl and his bandmates - Brandon Fields (saxophones, Yamaha WX5, additional keyboards), Jay Oliver (keyboards), Buzz Feiten (guitars), and Tommy Kennedy (bass) - Synergy is indeed the result of a special, synergistic interplay that can only come from a cohesive group of master musicians who play and create together night after night - and obviously still have a whole lot of fun doing it. FEATURING: Dave Weckl - drums, percussion Brandon Fields - saxophones, Yamaha WX5, additional keyboards Jay Oliver