The ballad book a formidable addition to his impressive. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Find album release information for nearness of you. The seventime grammy awardwinning tenor saxophonist, michael brecker brings an allstar band together on this first ever ballad project titled nearness of you the ballad book. Jan 01, 2001 available with an apple music subscription. Tenor titan michael brecker follows up his 1999 scorcher, time is of the essence, with the smoldering nearness of you, his first allballad project. The ballad book, featuring a dream ensemble of fellow jazz giants. A major figure in contemporary instrumental music, tenor saxophonist and composer michael brecker is an eighttime grammywinner, and the first to win both the best jazz instrumental performance and best jazz instrumental solo two years in a row. Accompanied by herbie hancock on piano, pat metheny on guitars, charlie haden on bass, jack dejohnette on drums, and a special guest appearance by james taylor, the album was released by verve records on june 19, 2001 brecker was awarded his 8th grammy for best jazz instrumental solo on chans. The ballad book, time is of the essence and the debut album michael brecker and with whom. Of all the great modern saxophonists, michael brecker is perhaps the last guy you expect to deliver an album of ballads, particularly featuring james taylor. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The ballad book, an album by michael brecker on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The ballad book michael brecker on allmusic 2001 the seventime grammy awardwinning tenor. Jun 19, 2001 listen to your favorite songs from nearness of you. I think michael brecker has scored high marks on the ballad challenge here, and the radiance of the ensemble makes nearness of you. The ballad book for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Most recently, brecker has released his seventh solo album, nearness of you. Accompanied by herbie hancock on piano, pat metheny on guitars, charlie haden on bass, jack dejohnette on drums, and a special guest appearance by james taylor, singing his. The normally tempestuous tenor saxophonist has completely dedicated the nearness of you to the art of sensitive balladry. Michael brecker nearness of you the ballad book 2001. But thats exactly what nearness of you is, and given possibly the greatest band. Accompanied by herbie hancock on piano, pat metheny on guitars, charlie haden on bass, jack dejohnette on. The ballad book by david adler, published on july 1, 2001.
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A good choice for those who like micael brecker s, herbie hancock, james taylor, jack dejonette. Limited double vinyl lp pressing of this 2001 album housed in a gatefold jacket, and covered by premium protective vinyl outer sleeve. 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. Accompanied by herbie hancock on piano, pat metheny on guitars, charlie haden on bass, jack dejohnette on drums, and a special guest appearance by james taylor, the album was released by verve records on june 19, 2001. The ballad book chans song never said, dont let me be lonely tonight and more. The ballad book to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The ballad book180g vinyl 2lp, verveplay 3 1 michael brecker nearness of you. Albums include pilgrimage, michael brecker, and tales from the hudson. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. This cd is a marvelous because it has such a talented group of musicians with michael brecker s genius. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. At the core, pat metheny, with whom michael brecker had made four of his most complete jazz albums tales of the hudson, nearness of you. Here is a michael brecker transcription on the nearness of you. Music profile for michael brecker, born 29 march 1949.
A good choice for those who like micael breckers, herbie hancock, james taylor, jack dejonette. Presented in two chapter groupings, each with five tunes and a brief epilogue, the repertoire is divided between classics and band originals. Rare lp high sound quality mfsl pat metheny michael breckerpat methenybrad. Accompanied by herbie hancock on piano, pat metheny. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Provided to youtube by universal music group chans song never said michael brecker nearness of you.
Jan, 2018 here is a michael brecker transcription on the nearness of you. The album is produced by pat metheny, with legendary singersongwriter james taylor adding his voice to the peerless musical alchemy on. Michael brecker nearness of you the ballad book 2001, cd. Michael brecker transcription the nearness of you ballad book. The ballad book by michael brecker on amazon music. Listen to your favorite songs from nearness of you. Jun 18, 2001 i think michael brecker has scored high marks on the ballad challenge here, and the radiance of the ensemble makes nearness of you. Michael brecker nearness of you the ballad book rare orig cassette tape india. Breckers burly tone and technical prowess have made him an exhilarating saxophonist on blistering postbop and funk tunes, but even when he pares down his dazzling improvisations brecker still. And michael brecker s sound seems to have a kind of haunting melancholy thing going on that really sings out on these tunes. Watch the video for the nearness of you from michael breckers nearness of you. I bought nearness because it seemed like an opportunity to finally hear him stretch out over some ballads.
Michael brecker nearness of you the ballad book, 2001. Michael brecker nearness of you the ballad book cd album cdlp jpn promo. Michael brecker tenor saxophone, herbie hancock piano, charlie haden double. Sep 01, 2001 tenor titan michael brecker follows up his 1999 scorcher, time is of the essence, with the smoldering nearness of you, his first allballad project. Exactly 11 years ago michael brecker passed away sadly, this is an extra transcription as an hommage to him, one of my favorite.
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