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Born: March 29, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: January 13, 2007 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
A 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 over... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2007 Pilgrimage
2006 Michael Brecker Band in Japan
2006 Jazz Academy
2003 Wide Angles
2001 Nearness of You: The Ballad Book
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Filmography:
2001 Horatio Hernandez: Live at the Modern Drummer Festival 2000
2000 Steps Ahead: Copenhagen Live
1989 Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. 3
1989 Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. 1
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Member Of: The Players Association The Brecker Brothers Steps Ahead Dreams More >> Similar Artists: Bob Berg Mike Mainieri Bob Mintzer Jerry Bergonzi More >>

Influenced By: Junior Walker King Curtis Joe Allard Vince Trombetta John Coltrane More >> Followers: Tony Dagradi Barbara Thompson Branford Marsalis Jose Carlos Ramos More >>

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