Search results for "Randy Brecker"

Dreams: New York (Rating: 88/100) posted in Music September 11, 08

To many jazz-rock fans, Dreams was almost better known as the main spawning ground for the Brecker Brothers, Billy Co...

Jack Wilkins: Invitation (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music January 23, 09

Jack Wilkins first impressed as the very hot guitarist in the small group that Buddy Rich led in the early '70s at hi...

Mark Murphy: On the Red Clay (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music March 21, 08

Backed by a stellar lineup, vocal stylist Mark Murphy lends his unique lyrical take to this classic Freddie Hubbard t...

Mark Murphy: Empty Faces (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music March 21, 08

An inspired Mark Murphy uses his amazingly expressive voice to navigate the many twists and turns of this unusua...

Larry Coryell and the Eleventh House: Birdfingers (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music April 16, 08

The Eleventh House was guitarist Larry Coryell's version of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever and Weather R...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: BODY PARTS FOR HALLOWEEN

A few months ago I was writing a Jazz.com review of Bireli LaGrene’s tune “Hips.” It started getting me think...

Vince Seneri: Overdrive (Rating: 89/100) posted in Music March 24, 08

There are some days where abstractions just get in the way. The ears demand something direct and organic, something t...

Billy Cobham: Total Eclipse (Rating: 89/100) posted in Music June 21, 08

After the original Mahavishnu Orchestra disbanded, Billy Cobham seemed undecided as to which direction his music was ...

Billy Cobham: Taurian Matador (revised) (Rating: 88/100) posted in Music June 17, 08

"Taurian Matador" famously first appeared on Cobham's legendary release Spectrum. This performance, recorded live at ...

Nils Landgren Funk Unit: You Dig (Rating: 83/100) posted in Music July 24, 08

The groove of Bernard Purdie is distinctive, and bassist/vocalist Price has a lot going on as he delivers a fres...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: ESBJÖRN SVENSSON

In the weeks that have passed since the tragic death of Esbjörn Svensson, there has been an outpouring of love and ...

Bob Mintzer: Mine Is Yours (Rating: 92/100) posted in Music March 16, 08

This song shows marvelously Bob Mintzer's talent as a composer, arranger and soloist. Arranger, because this musician...

George Benson: Being With You (Rating: 94/100) posted in Music October 20, 08

By 1983, when this record was released, Benson was a pop star facing all of the responsibilities of meeting with cont...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: BOBBY BROOM SELECTS 12 ESSENTIAL GEORGE BENSON TRACKS

Editor's Note: Around 1975, Bobby Broom, a 14-year-old guitar aspirant from Harlem who was playing R&B, funk, and so...

Jaco Pastorius: Come On, Come Over (Rating: 89/100) posted in Music June 16, 09

This is the only song off of Jaco Pastorius to feature vocals and like all of the other guest spots on the album, the...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: JACO PASTORIUS

Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987) was one of the most electrifying performers in the history of jazz music. Although his...

Steely Dan: Babylon Sisters (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music September 16, 09

"Babylon Sisters" is a great reggae influenced tune which utilizes one of Steely Dan's most intricate chord charts. ...

Michael Brecker: Midnight Voyage (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music November 08, 07

Before recording in an acoustic setting, Brecker was best known for his fusion dates with brother Randy, his work in ...

Billy Cobham: The Pleasant Pheasant (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music February 12, 08

Billy Cobham made a 90º turn after his highly successful Spectrum fusion album. When the follow-up Crosswinds was rel...

Billy Cobham: Spanish Moss - A Sound Portrait: Spanish Moss (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music February 12, 08

"Spanish Moss" appeared as Part 1 of a suite on Crosswinds and is extracted from that arrangement for singular review...

Jaco Pastorius: Soul Intro/The Chicken (Rating: 100/100) posted in Music June 18, 09

If Jaco Pastorius is ever remembered for one composition, it's probably going to be "The Chicken." This song was orig...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: JACO PASTORIUS

Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987) was one of the most electrifying performers in the history of jazz music. Although his...

Brecker, Randy (Randal Edward) posted in Encyclopedia June 18, 09

             Randy Brecker (by Jos L. Knaepen) ...

Sandke, Randy (Jay Randall) posted in Encyclopedia April 21, 08

Trumpeter Randy Sandke has a rare ability to balance traditional jazz styles with his own unique and progressive appr...

Vince Seneri: Prince's Groove (Rating: 87/100) posted in Music February 22, 08

If you are a nostalgic sucker for the grooving funky sound that only a well-played Hammond B-3 with Leslie Speakers c...

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