Michael Brecker
Michael Brecker
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Sea Glass | Michael Brecker | 5:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Syzygy | Michael Brecker | 9:45 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Choices | Michael Brecker | 8:07 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Nothing Personal | Michael Brecker | 5:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Cost of Living | Michael Brecker | 7:49 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Original Rays | Michael Brecker | 9:05 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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My One and Only Love | Michael Brecker | 8:16 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 7 Songs |
Album Review
Although he had been a major tenor saxophonist in the studios for nearly 20 years and was quite popular for his work with the Brecker Brothers, this MCA/Impulse set was Michael Brecker's first as a leader. Playing in a quintet with guitarist Pat Metheny, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, Brecker performs three of his originals, two by producer Don Grolnick, and Mike Stern's "Choices." The music in general is straight-ahead but far from predictable; the tricky material really challenges the musicians and Michael Brecker is in consistently brilliant form, constantly stretching himself. Highly recommended.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful! Perhaps his best.
I'm surprised this hasn't received any reviews yet. While I haven't checked out all of his solo albums, I've listened to most. Plus I've checked out hundreds of his other recordings, and this is my favorite Michael Brecker album. The group is mindblowing. The compositions are interesting. The album as a whole is cohesive and it appears he really wanted to have his debut album have musical meaning (seeing how before releasing his first album he was on some 600 recordings with other people!) I wish he continued to follow this path/style on his subsiquent albums, but to each his own. RIP Michael.
Classic Michael
This is a fantasic debut album from Mr. Brecker. Michael and company sound so great on all these tracks, but check out My One and Only Love for a rare treat. The love he had for the music shines right on through.
Brilliant debut!
Mr. Breckert gives a premier glimpse of his genius as a front man in this classic recording. Comparing his technique with my own makes me want to throw my horns in the garbage and take up Dungeons and Dragons full time.
Biography
Born: March 29, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Michael Brecker
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Some Skunk Funk | Some Skunk Funk (Live) | 6:26 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight | Nearness of You: The Ballad Book | 4:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Tumbleweed | Pilgrimage | 9:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Delta City Blues | Two Blocks from the Edge | 5:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bye George | Two Blocks from the Edge | 6:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Midnight Mood | Nearness of You: The Ballad Book | 6:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Song for Bilbao | Tales from the Hudson | 5:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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No Lonely Nights | American Dreams | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nothing Personal | Michael Brecker | 5:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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In a Sentimental Mood | Live In Tokyo 1986 (Remastered) | 4:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Jazz, Music, Fusion, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
- Released: 1987
- ℗ 1987 Geffen Records
