Brecker Brothers

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The Brecker Brothers was the musical duo of Michael (saxophone, flute, and EWI) and Randy Brecker (trumpet, flugelhorn), who recorded commercially successful jazz fusion albums together in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. They had a notable hit single with "East River" in 1979. It reached #34 in the UK Singles Chart.^[1]

Older brother Randy first became famous as an original member of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears. He appeared on their debut album Child Is Father to the Man in 1968. In addition to recording their own compositions, the brothers frequently played together as session musicians on albums by many other artists. They were heard on Todd Rundgren's hit Hello It's Me which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972. Other notable appearances include Parliament's Mothership Connection and the debut album of the Japanese fusion group Casiopea. The brothers were touring as members of Frank Zappa's band in the late 1970s and appeared on the 1977 album Zappa in New York. Both brothers also had prolific recording careers as leaders of their own ensembles.

Their collaborations came to an end in 2007, when Michael Brecker died from leukemia.

Discography

↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 77. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

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Discography

As leader	Pilgrimage Wide Angles Nearness of You Time Is of the Essence Two Blocks from the Edge Tales from the Hudson Now You See It… (Now You Don't) Don't Try This at Home Michael Brecker Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall Gathering of Spirits Cityscape

Steps Ahead	Live in Tokyo Magnetic Modern Times Steps Ahead Paradox Step By Step Smokin' In the Pit

Brecker Brothers	Score East River Out of the Loop Return of the Brecker Brothers Straphangin' Detente Heavy Metal Be-Bop Blue Montreux Don't Stop the Music Back To Back The Brecker Brothers The Collection, Vol. 1 The Collection, Vol. 2

Dreams	Dreams (1970) Imagine My Surprise (1971)

Players Association	Born to Dance (1977) Turn The Music Up (1978)

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