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Michael BreckerDon't Try This At Home

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Jazz

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Jazz-Funk

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Tracklist

Itsbynne Reel7:41
Chime This7:50
Scriabin7:45
Suspone4:50
Don't Try This At Home9:30
Everything Happens When You're Gone7:11
Talking To Myself5:10

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Notes

Brecker's second album as a leader. "Suspone" is the only song which uses his working quintet of the period (which consists of guitarist Mike Stern, pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Jeff Andrews and drummer Adam Nussbaum). Other musicians featured on the album are Don Grolnick and Herbie Hancock, bassist Charlie Haden, drummer Jack DeJohnette and violinist Mark O'Connor. Brecker plays tenor sax and EWI on the eight tracks that are almost all original tunes.

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    Reviews

    • mikeSF_'s avatar
      mikeSF_
      Edited 2 years ago
      Mr. Brecker returns from his amazing prior album with a whole new sound, and some stellar sidemen. I mean this is a who's who of 80s fusion giants.

      Side A sets the vibe, including some EWI work. The real keeper kicks off side B, "Suspone", a modern take on Bb rhythm changes with some fire and brimstone from Señor Stern.

      Brecker's playing is sensational as always, flawless and inventive. His tone is big and cutting, and timing is locked in. It gets no better than this. Recommended.

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