Michael Brecker

by Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 April 1987
  • Label: Impulse!
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 54:26
  • Community rating: 3.99/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

After a prolific career as a highly sought-after session player and co-leader of the Brecker Brothers, the saxophonist finally delivered his solo debut. 'Michael Brecker' showcases his astonishing technical fluency and profound improvisational depth accompanied by heavyweights like Pat Metheny and Jack DeJohnette. The release immediately established him as one of the premier post-bop voices of his generation.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Sea Glass (5:50)
  2. Syzygy (9:45)
  3. Choices (8:07)
  4. Nothing Personal (5:31)
  5. The Cost Of Living (7:49)
  6. Original Rays (9:05)
  7. My One And Only Love (8:16)

Credits

  • Rhonda Schoen - edited by [digital editing]
  • Charlie Haden - musician, bass
  • Jack DeJohnette - musician, drums
  • Pat Metheny - musician, guitar [guitars]
  • Kenny Kirkland - musician, keyboards
  • Robbie Kilgore - programmed by [synthesizer programming by]
  • Mike Stern - written-by

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