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Tim Weisberg
Birth nameJules Timothy Weisberg
Born1943
Hollywood, California, U.S.
GenresPop, rock, easy listening
OccupationMusician
InstrumentFlute
Years active1970–present
LabelsA&M
Websitetimweisberg.com

Jules Timothy Weisberg (born 1943) is an American flutist, vocalist, and record producer.

Career

In school he wanted to play drums, but instruments were chosen in order of the students' last names, and when Weisberg got his chance, his choice was bassoon or flute.[1] He chose the latter because it was easier to carry and seemed easier to learn.[1] He was a fan of soul music, which had been using the flute in the 1960s.[1] He studied classical music before playing soul, jazz, and pop.[1] His first experience recording was on The Monkees' album The Monkees Present in 1969.[1]

While working as a studio musician, his debut album was released with a version of "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues.[1] In 1972 he recorded with The Carpenters and two years later appeared on the television programs The Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.[1] His song "A Hard Way to Go" appeared in Woody Allen's movie Annie Hall.[1] He had a hit song, "Power of Gold", on Twin Sons of Different Mothers (1978), an album recorded with Dan Fogelberg.[1] They collaborated again in 1995 on No Resemblance Whatsoever.[1] Weisberg sued Fogelberg in 1997 for alleged breach of contract and fraud.[2]

Weisberg has performed with David Benoit,[3] Dave Mason, David Arkenstone, and, Eddie Rabbitt.

Other appearances

  • He appeared on the TV show, The Midnight Special, hosted by Bobby Womack (Season 2, Episode 42), on July 12, 1974.[4]
  • He appeared in an ABC TV interview with Dan Fogelberg, in which they discuss their collaboration for the No Resemblance Whatsoever album.[5]

Performances

  • Winter Park Jazz Festival, Winter Park, Colorado, July 19, 1998.[6]
  • Bonnie Raitt - Tim Weisberg concert at Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, September 14, 1980.[7]
  • Tom Waits opened for a concert by Tim Weisberg at Ebbett's Field, Denver Colorado, May 17–19, 1973[8]
  • Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, California, 1970[9]

Awards and honors

Discography

  • Hurtwood Edge (A&M, 1972)
  • Tim Weisberg (A&M, 1972)
  • Dreamspeaker (A&M, 1973)
  • 4 (A&M, 1974)
  • Listen to the City (A&M, 1975)
  • Live at Last! (A&M, 1976)
  • The Tim Weisberg Band (United Artists, 1977)
  • Rotations (United Artists, 1978)
  • Twin Sons of Different Mothers with Dan Fogelberg (Full Moon/Epic, 1978)
  • The Tip of the Weisberg (Nautilus, 1979)
  • Night-Rider! (MCA, 1979)
  • Party of One (MCA, 1980)
  • Travelin' Light (MCA, 1981)
  • High Risk (Cypress, 1985)
  • Outrageous Temptations (Cypress, 1989)
  • Naked Eyes (Fahrenheit, 1994)
  • No Resemblance Whatsoever with Dan Fogelberg (Giant, 1995)
  • Undercover (Fahrenheit, 1997)

As guest

With David Benoit

  • Digits (Bluemoon 1990)
  • Lost and Found (Rhino, 1994)
  • Fuzzy Logic (GRP, 2002)
  • Full Circle (Peak, 2006)
  • Earthglow (Heads Up, 2010)
  • Conversation (Heads Up, 2012)
  • 2 in Love (Concord, 2015)

With others

Singles

  • 1971 - Long Ago and Far Away/A Hard Way To Go (A&M 1318)
  • 1972 - Fog and Spice/For Those Who Never Dream (A&M 1330)
  • 1972 - Our Thing/Thyme Cube (A&M 1397)
  • 1973 - Killing Me Softly with His Song/Tibetan Silver (A&M 1427)
  • 1973 - Do Dah/A Night for Crying (A&M 1493)
  • 1974 - Streak Out/Night for Crying (A&M 1520)
  • 1975 - Dion Blue/The Visit (A&M 1680)
  • 1976 - Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)/Just for Fun (UA XW933)
  • 1977 - Cascade/Gene Jean (UA XW1083)
  • 1978 - Every Time I See Your Smile/So Good to Me (UA 1227)
  • 1978 - (w/Dan Fogelberg) Tell Me to My Face/Hurtwood Alley (Full Moon 50605) also released by: UK/Full Moon, Australia & Netherlands/Epic
  • 1979 - (w/Dan Fogelberg) Power of Gold/Lahaina Luna (Full Moon 50606) also released by: UK/Full Moon, Canada & Japan/Epic
  • 1979 - Midsummer's Dream/Moonchild (MCA 40135)
  • 1980 - Magic Lady/I'm The Lucky One (MCA 41307)
  • 1981 - What's Going On/Page One (MCA 51042)
  • 1981 - Sleepwalk/Paula (MCA 51163)
  • 1985 - You've Got to Know/Hang Time (Desert Rock 001)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Eder, Bruce. "Tim Weisberg". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  2. ^ "This Day in Music". Billboard. 22 August 2006. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  3. ^ Blackwell, Morrice (2001). "Featured Artist: Tim Weisberg". Album Review. JazzReview.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2002. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
  4. ^ "The Midnight Special". listing. TV.com. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
  5. ^ "Dan Fogelberg - ABC Interview with Tim Weisberg video". YouTube.com video. ABC Television. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
  6. ^ "Winter Park Jazz Festival". poster. wplbo.com. 1998. Archived from the original (JPG) on July 18, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
  7. ^ "Bonnie Raitt - Tim Weisberg" (JPG). handbill. wolfgangsvault.com. 1998. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
  8. ^ "Performances: 1970 - 1975". listing. tomwaitsfan.com. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  9. ^ Rice, Ager (December 6, 1973). "Tim Weisberg's "Color"". Downbeat.
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