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Michael Brecker

ts, 1949-2007 US, Philadelphia
Musician / Composer of Jazz
A.k.a. Michael Leonard Brecker

American saxophone player. Born 29th March 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died 13th January 2007 from complications of leukemia in New York City, New York, USA. Brother of Randy Brecker.

     
Instruments
  • Tenor sax
  • Saxophone
  • Flute
  • Soprano sax
Genres
  • Jazz
  • R&B/Soul
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Electronic
Plays With
Bob Mintzer Big Band
Buddy Love
Don Grolnick Group
Dreams
Flying Monkey Orchestra
Hal Galper Quintet
Harris Simon Group
Herbie Hancock Quartet
Man Doki Soulmates
Michael Brecker Quindectet
Mike Mainieri & Friends
Mike Nock Quartet
People
Rainbow
Saxophone Summit
Steps
Steps Ahead
The Brecker Brothers
The Domenic Troiano Band
The Horace Silver Quintet
The Michael Brecker Band
The New York All Stars
The Players Association
The Saturday Night Live Band
White Elephant
Michele Freeman
Tony Rallo & The Midnite Band
Chris Rogers
George Whitty
Charles Earland And Odyssey
The James Last Band
Something Different
Eijiro Nakagawa
Paul Mauriat Plus
Tornader
Mordy Ferber
Blue Montreux
Martee Lebous
Calypsociation
X-15
A House Full Of Love
Outlet
Acom
Wolfgang Schalk Bandett
Arista All Stars
The Calello Orchestra
Bluesiana Hot Sauce
The Darren Kramer Organization
Popular Tracks   
Morning Song on Score by Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker & Hal Galper
Midnight Mood on Nearness Of You: The Ballad Book by Michael Brecker
Introduction To Naked Soul on Tales From The Hudson by Michael Brecker
Every Breath You Take on Minh by Chris Minh Doky
Song For Bilbao on Tales From The Hudson by Michael Brecker
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight on October Road by James Taylor
Chan's Song (Never Said) on Nearness Of You: The Ballad Book by Michael Brecker
As I Am on Time Is Of The Essence by Michael Brecker
The Nearness Of You on Nearness Of You: The Ballad Book by Michael Brecker
Nothing Personal on Michael Brecker by Michael Brecker

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Voyage HomeChris Rogers, Michael Brecker, Ted Nash, Steve Khan, Xavier Davis, Jay Anderson, Steve Johns, Roger Rosenberg2016Album
Live in Helsinki 1995Michael Brecker, Umo Jazz Orchestra2015Album
Herbie Hancock & The New Standard Allstars In JapanHerbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, John Scofield, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Don Alias2008Album
The Very Best OfMichael Brecker2008Compil.
PilgrimageMichael Brecker2007Album
The Tales From The Hudson Band Live In TokyoMichael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, Joey Calderazzo2007Album
Jazz Academy (Pure Essentials For Jazzaholics)Michael Brecker2006Album
Some Skunk Funk - Live At Leverkusener JazztageRandy Brecker W/ Michael Brecker2006Album
Some Skunk Funk - Live At Leverkusener JazztageRandy Brecker w/ Michael Brecker − Jim Beard, Will Lee, Peter Erskine, Marcio Doctor + WDR Big Band Köln Arr. And Conducted By Vince Mendoza2005Album
Herbie Hancock SpecialHerbie Hancock With Bobby McFerrin And Michael Brecker2004Album
Directions In Music - Live At Massey HallHerbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove2002Album
American DreamsCharlie Haden With Michael Brecker Featuring Brad Mehldau And Brian Blade2002Album
Interview With Michael Brecker And Pat Metheny for Nearness Of You: The Ballad BookMichael Brecker and Pat Metheny2001Album
Nearness Of You (The Ballad Book)Michael Brecker2001Album
Time Is Of The EssenceMichael Brecker1999Album
Old FolksKenny Garrett / John Scofield / Michael Brecker / David Friesen1999Album
Two Blocks From The EdgeMichael Brecker1998Album
Tales From The HudsonMichael Brecker1996Album
MidnightTill Brönner Featuring Michael Brecker, George Whitty, Dennis Chambers, Anthony Jackson, Manolo Badrena, Dean Brown, David Mann1996Album
InfinityMcCoy Tyner Trio Featuring Michael Brecker1995Album
The Saxophone featuring Two T'sBob Mintzer, Michael Brecker1993Album
OpusLeonard Washington Featuring Michael Brecker1992Album
Claus Ogerman Featuring Michael BreckerClaus Ogerman Featuring Michael Brecker1991Album
Some Other Time - A Tribute To Chet BakerRichard Beirach, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, George Mraz, Adam Nussbaum, John Scofield1990Album
Now You See It... (Now You Don't)Michael Brecker1990Album
Michael BreckerMichael Brecker1989Compil.
Select Live Saxophone Workshop 1989Michael Brecker, Stanley Turrentine, Bill Evans, Ernie Watts1989Album
Don't Try This At HomeMichael Brecker1988Album
Michael BreckerMichael Brecker1987Album
Interview with Jack DeJohnette with Michael BreckerMichael Brecker And Jack DeJohnette1987Album
Live Tokyo 86Steps Ahead − Michael Brecker • Mike Mainieri • Darryl Jones • Mike Stern • Steve Smith1986Album
Hearts And NumbersDon Grolnick Featuring Michael Brecker1985Album
WingsFranco Ambrosetti, Michael Brecker, John Clark, Kenny Kirkland, Buster Williams, Daniel Humair1984Album
Modern TimesSteps Ahead − Michael Brecker, Warren Bernhardt, Peter Erskine, Eddie Gomez, Mike Mainieri1984Album
Double, Double YouKenny Wheeler, Michael Brecker, John Taylor, Dave Holland1984Album
CityscapeClaus Ogerman / Michael Brecker1982Album
In The Presence And Absence Of Each OtherClaus Ogerman / Michael Brecker1982Album
80/81Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Dewey Redman, Michael Brecker1980Album
Tring-A-LingJoanne Brackeen Featuring Michael Brecker1978Album
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