MCA IMPULSE LP MCA-5980: Michael Brecker ?– Michael Brecker - 1987 CANADA
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Background -
Although he had been a major tenor saxophonist in the studios for nearly 20 years and was quite popular for his work with the Brecker Brothers, this MCA/Impulse set was Michael Brecker's first as a leader. Playing in a quintet with guitarist Pat Metheny, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, Brecker performs three of his originals, two by producer Don Grolnick, and Mike Stern's "Choices." The music in general is straight-ahead but far from predictable; the tricky material really challenges the musicians and Michael Brecker is in consistently brilliant form, constantly stretching himself. Highly recommended. - Scott YanowA remarkable technician and a highly influential tenor saxophonist (the biggest influence on other tenors since Wayne Shorter), Michael Brecker took a long time before getting around to recording his first solo album. He spent much of his career as a top-notch studio player who often appeared backing pop singers, leading some jazz listeners to overlook his very strong improvising skills.
Brecker originally started on clarinet and alto before switching to tenor in high school. Early on, he played with rock- and R&B-oriented bands. In 1969, he moved to New York and soon joined Dreams, an early fusion group. Brecker was with Horace Silver during 1973-1974, gigged with Billy Cobham, and then co-led the Brecker Brothers (a commercially successful funk group) with his brother, trumpeter Randy Brecker, for most of the 1970s. He was with Steps (later Steps Ahead) in the early '80s, doubled on an EWI (electronic wind instrument), and made a countless number of studio sessions during the 1970s and '80s, popping up practically everywhere (including with James Taylor, Yoko Ono, and Paul Simon).
With the release of his first album as a leader in 1987 (when he was already 38), Brecker started appearing more often in challenging jazz settings. He recorded additional sets as a leader (in 1988 and 1990), teamed up with McCoy Tyner on one of 1995's most rewarding jazz recordings, and toured with a reunited Brecker Brothers band. Two Blocks from the Edge followed in 1998, and a year later Brecker returned with Time Is of the Essence. The early 2000s saw the release of Nearness of You: The Ballad Book and Wide Angles in 2001 and 2003, respectively.
However, after experiencing some mysterious back pain during a concert in 2005, Brecker was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a cancer of the blood marrow. A failed search for a matching bone marrow donor eventually led to an experimental partially matching blood stem cell transplant via his daughter in late 2005. He passed away on January 13, 2007. Brecker's final album, Pilgrimage, featuring pianists Herbie Hancock and Brad Mehldau, guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, was, ironically, his first of all-original material. It was released a few months after his passing. - Scott Yanow
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LP made by MCA Impulse! Records, in CANADA
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LP released in 1987
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LP is recorded in STEREO, Digital Recording
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Record Catalog Number: MCA 5980
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Record Labels are primarily RED & BLACK with BLACK & WHITE lettering
Michael Brecker
LP Title -
Michael Brecker
Track Listing -
A1. Sea Glass - 5:49
A2. Syzygy - 9:44
A3. Choices - 8:06
B1. Nothing Personal - 5:29
B2. The Cost Of Living - 7:48
B3. Original Rays - 9:04
Performers / Other Information -
• Copyright (c) – MCA Records, Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
• Recorded At – Power Station
• Recorded At – RPM Studios
• Mixed At – Power Station
• Mixed At – Skyline Studios
• Mastered At – Sterling Sound
• Bass – Charlie Haden
• Design, Art Direction – Kathleen Covert
• Drums – Jack DeJohnette
• Edited By [Digital Editing] – Rhonda Schoen
• Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Bruce Buchhalter, Don Rodenbach, Jeff Lippay, Knut Bohn, Mike Krowiak, Steve Boyer
• Executive-Producer – Ricky Schultz
• Guitar [Guitars] – Pat Metheny
• Keyboards – Kenny Kirkland
• Mastered By – Greg Calbi
• Photography By – Timothy White
• Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Richard Laird
• Producer – Don Grolnick, Michael Brecker
• Recorded By, Mixed By – James Farber
• Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming By] – Robby Kilgore
• Tenor Saxophone, Electronic Wind Instrument [EWI] – Michael Brecker
• Barcode: 076732508015
Digital recording
Manufactured By – Columbia House – 554527
CONDITION Details:
The LP JACKET is in near mint minus overall condition! The jacket has NO seam splits, NO cutout marks and NO writing on it. The corners and seams are solid with just some light shelf wear. The colors on the jacket are sharp and clean - see our pictures with this listing as they are of the actual item offered.
The LP is in near mint minus overall condition. We found that the vinyl looked superb - there are no serious marks evident. The LP may have a spider mark or two. Spider marks may sound on some audio systems, depending on the sensitivity of your audio gear. When play tested, it performed very well for a vintage record, with no skips, with some light noise periodically, mostly during quieter passages of the music. The LP retains much of the original gloss and sheen. It does have a bit of dust and perhaps a finger print or two on the vinyl so it should be cleaned before playing for best results. There are NO serious spindle marks on the record labels - this is a fine collector's grade copy of this LP.A Short Note About LP GRADING -
- Mint = Only used for sealed items.
- Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
- Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
- Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
- Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.
For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them.
The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).
Do not let this rarity slip by!
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