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Randy Brecker
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Drummers · b. 1945

Randy Brecker

American flugelhorn and trumpet player (1945-)

Born
29 November 1945
Cheltenham
Country
United States
Active
1960–
Record labels
Blue Note, Arista Records
Discography
33 albums

Biography

Randy Brecker is a jazz musician who plays drum kit, trumpet, trombone and flugelhorn. Randy Brecker was born on 29 November 1945 in Cheltenham. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. Record labels: Blue Note and Arista Records. The discography here lists 33 albums, from “Score” (1970) to “Charles Mingus: Epitaph” (2024).

Randal Edward Brecker (born November 27, 1945) is an American trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer. His versatility has made him a popular studio musician who has recorded with acts in jazz, rock, and R&B.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Score 1970
Amanda 1985
In the Idiom 1987
Echoes Of Ellington, Vol. 2 1989 · Live
Mr. Max! 1989
Toe to Toe 1990
Together 1991
Live at Sweet Basil 1992 · Live
Turtles 1995
Into the Sun 1997
34th N Lex 2003
Some Skunk Funk 2005 · Live
Both/And 2006
Groovin High 2006
Randy in Brasil 2008
Remember The Sound - Homage To Michael Brecker 2008
Unprecedented Clarity 2008
Jazz Suite "Tykocin" 2009
The Avatar Sessions: The Music of Tim Hagans 2009
The Jazz Ballad Song Book 2011
Night in Calisia 2013
One Way Road to My Heart 2013
The Brecker Brothers Band Reunion 2013
The Brecker Brothers Band Reunion 2013
Trumpet Story 2014
Dearborn Station 2015
Together 2018
Rocks 2019
Sacred Bond - Brecker Plays Rovatti 2019
Double Dealin' 2020
Following The Light 2023
Charles Mingus: Epitaph 2024
Hangin' in the city

Also plays on

Albums where Randy Brecker is credited as a sideman

1986 August — Eric Clapton trumpet

Member of

Blood, Sweat & Tears 1967– · American rock music band Brecker Brothers American jazz music duo

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Randy Brecker play?

Randy Brecker is known for playing drum kit, trumpet, trombone and flugelhorn.

When and where was Randy Brecker born?

Randy Brecker was born 29 November 1945 in Cheltenham.

What are Randy Brecker's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Score (1970), Amanda (1985), In the Idiom (1987), Echoes Of Ellington, Vol. 2 (1989) and Mr. Max! (1989).

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