The Brecker Bros.

by The Brecker Brothers

The Brecker Bros. cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1975
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 45:48
  • Community rating: 3.67/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Renowned session musicians Randy and Michael Brecker stepped into the spotlight with their self-titled debut, 'The Brecker Bros.'. The highly energetic instrumental record became a cornerstone of the 1970s jazz-funk movement, highlighted by the intricate, effects-laden horn arrangements on the hit track 'Some Skunk Funk'.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, improvisation, instrumental, fusion, funky, virtuosic, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Some Skunk Funk (5:53)
  2. Sponge (4:07)
  3. A Creature of Many Faces (7:45)
  4. Twilight (5:46)
  5. Sneakin' Up Behind You (4:56)
  6. Rocks (4:40)
  7. Levitate (4:34)
  8. Oh My Stars (3:16)
  9. D.B.B. (4:47)

Credits

  • The Brecker Brothers - primary artist
  • David Sanborn - alto saxophone
  • Harvey Mason - drums
  • Will Lee - electric bass, lyrics by, vocals
  • Bob Mann - guitar
  • Don Grolnick - keyboards
  • Ralph MacDonald - percussion
  • Michael Brecker - tenor saxophone

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