What a terrible week. First Sneaky Pete Kleinow and now Michael Brecker -- two of my favorite musicians. Though they played in totally different genres, they were both lyrical, creative musicians. Every song they plsyed on benefited from their contributions. It's a consolation that so much of their work was recorded for posterity.
Michael Brecker R.I.P.
Tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker died today of leukemia.
An incredibly talented musician, Michael was the most emulated tenor saxophonist of the last twenty five years or so. A great example of post-Coltrane tenor playing, he was arguably the greatest technician/virtuoso to ever play the instrument. He was also a very gentle soul.
He will be missed.
An incredibly talented musician, Michael was the most emulated tenor saxophonist of the last twenty five years or so. A great example of post-Coltrane tenor playing, he was arguably the greatest technician/virtuoso to ever play the instrument. He was also a very gentle soul.
He will be missed.