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Michael Brecker
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Pianists · 1949–2007

Michael Brecker

American jazz saxophonist and composer (1949-2007)

Born
29 March 1949
Philadelphia
Died
13 January 2007
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1969–2007
Record labels
Impulse!
Discography
13 albums

Biography

Michael Brecker was a jazz musician who played piano, saxophone, drum kit and flute. Michael Brecker was born on 29 March 1949 in Philadelphia and died on 13 January 2007 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and post-bop. Record labels: Impulse!. The discography here lists 13 albums, from “Michael Brecker” (1987) to “Pilgrimage” (2007).

Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Over a four‑decade career, he recorded widely in jazz and popular music and appeared on more than 900 albums as a leader and sideman. He received 15 Grammy Awards from the Recording Academy, was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame in 2007, and received an honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee College of Music in 2004. He died in New York City in 2007 from complications of leukemia following a 2005 diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Michael Brecker 1987
Don't Try This at Home 1988
Now You See It... (Now You Don't) 1990
Twin Tenors 1994
Tales From the Hudson 1996
Live By The Sea 1997 · Live
Two Blocks From the Edge 1998
Time Is of the Essence 1999
Nearness of You: The Ballad Book 2001
Jazz Academy (Pure Essentials For Jazzaholics) 2006
Pilgrimage 2007
Four · Live
Opera de Monte Carlo · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Michael Brecker is credited as a sideman

1980 Shadows and Light — Joni Mitchell saxophone
1981 Magic Windows — Herbie Hancock tenor saxophone
1986 August — Eric Clapton saxophone

Analysed solos by Michael Brecker

Member of

Brecker Brothers American jazz music duo

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Michael Brecker play?

Michael Brecker is known for playing piano, saxophone, drum kit and flute.

When and where was Michael Brecker born?

Michael Brecker was born 29 March 1949 in Philadelphia.

What are Michael Brecker's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Michael Brecker (1987), Don't Try This at Home (1988), Now You See It... (Now You Don't) (1990), Twin Tenors (1994) and Tales From the Hudson (1996).

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