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Sho’ Nuff Did – Michael Brecker Solo

Posted on November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 By ericdano No Comments on Sho’ Nuff Did – Michael Brecker Solo

I think this was up here at one point. Here it is again. I love this solo.

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How Michael Brecker Reinvented the Concept of Jazz Hero

Posted on January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 By ericdano No Comments on How Michael Brecker Reinvented the Concept of Jazz Hero

Found this article by Ted Gioia. A must read.

Tomorrow marks the 15th anniversary of Michael Brecker’s death at age 57. That gives me a good excuse to reassess his legacy. The release of Bill Milkowski’s new book on the saxophonist was another useful prod, providing me with additional information and insights.

I hope the essay below raises Brecker’s reputation a notch among critics—although it’s safe to say that saxophonists have long known what a formidable presence he was on the horn.

I note with regret that Brecker never got named a NEA Jazz Master, and only made it into the Downbeat Hall of Fame after his death, when readers (not critics) voted him in. Even today, you won’t find Brecker in the Jazz at Lincoln Center jazz hall of fame. None of his recordings are included among the hundreds honored by the Library of Congress in their National Recording Registry. And his name is conspicuously absent on many other honor rolls and ceremonial lists.

Why is Micheal not a NEA Jazz Master?? This is not right. I don’t think I knew much about him other than he played this ripping part on Michael Franks song “Dr. Sax”. This was back before the internet, and you had to BUY physical media to listen to stuff. I actually saw him perform at the Shoreline back in….1989(?) I think. He was NOT the headliner, that honor goes to Spyro Gyra, a band I did know and really liked. Also featured was the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. But it was really the Michael Brecker band that simply blew my mind. And he also did his thing when he would loop things on the EWI…..just amazing stuff. I think my friend and I left well before Spyro Gyra finished. We had already witnessed God-like talent and everything after that was….meh.

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Michael Brecker’s Chromazone Solo

Posted on March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 By ericdano No Comments on Michael Brecker’s Chromazone Solo

This has to be one of my favorite Brecker solos. Enjoy

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The Cult Of Michael Brecker

Posted on June 2, 2015 By ericdano No Comments on The Cult Of Michael Brecker

There is a great youtube channel that started, The Cult Of Michael Brecker in which they are taking pop solos that Michael did and putting them in videos. It’s quite a study. I love it. Check it out.

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Rare Michael Brecker 1977 At The Village Vanguard

Posted on January 13, 2014 By ericdano

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Three Quartets Band

Posted on November 30, 2013 By ericdano No Comments on Three Quartets Band

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Sheet Of The Week – Some Skunk Funk Horn Arrangement (Brecker Brothers)

Posted on September 16, 2012 By ericdano No Comments on Sheet Of The Week – Some Skunk Funk Horn Arrangement (Brecker Brothers)

I had a student this weekend come in with Some Skunk Funk that they are working on in class. Except, they didn’t have the wicked horn parts. Well…..I do. I dug it out of my Finale files, cleaned it up, and here it is. Enjoy!

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Remembering Michael

Posted on March 14, 2012 By ericdano No Comments on Remembering Michael

One of the greatest saxophonists ever.

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Some Skunk Funk on Recorder

Posted on June 25, 2011June 25, 2011 By ericdano No Comments on Some Skunk Funk on Recorder

This is insane……if this guy plays SAX and recorder…..WTF…….

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Interview With Louis Gerrits

Posted on January 18, 2011 By ericdano No Comments on Interview With Louis Gerrits

If you ever have visited Michael Brecker Live Recordings.com then you know Louis Gerrits.
The Best Saxophone Website Ever has a GREAT interview with Louis Gerrits up. Check it out. Amazing guy, and his site is a great resource on the web. And I agree, Michael Brecker was the best Tenor Player….

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iBrecker is Back

Posted on May 26, 2010May 27, 2010 By ericdano 1 Comment on iBrecker is Back

Yup, seems like it got resurrected. Good stuff. Check it out. iBrecker

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