Michael Brecker - Round Midnight (Solo)

[@zamzoom1]

RIP ...........I was fortunate to hear him live. Michael Brecker will be missed.

[@BlueBreathing]

I watch this video every night when i'm home and i'm never bored...what a great man.

[@Arsen-ui1nk]

I rarely have goosebumps while listening to music without vocals, but i had them 3 times listening to this. Bravo, Michael! Rest in peace

[@JoshKinneyBro]

Amazing player and modest guy. I learn as much as I can about being a good player and person from him. He should be a role model for a lot of young musicians.

[@jornkleinbrahm2924]

Josh Kinney Hey Josh, did you know Michael?

[@Cam-yy9qy]

I used to think I was a saxophone player, than I watched this.

[@Cam-yy9qy]

*ahem* saxophonist. don't judge

[@jonjames7113]

Got to sit right in front of him and David Sanborn in 1975 in a small jazz club in Milwaukee. Our sax player met him at the club the next day to let him try out his Stratham mpc.

[@saxman1141]

This is the kind of video that inspires me to play my sax but also quit it at the same time. Brecker was and always will be a god.

[@SelmerSaxMan]

Actually, he was diagnosed with MDS in 2005... If the description is right, that is 7 years after this performance. Still, I agree he was pouring his heart and soul into this. Simply amazing. I will never stop listening to it.

[@ronbrese3803]

No words can do this justice... RIP MB

[@vikingrrus2573]

This is one of the best videos of Mike. What a soulful rendition with emotion and mastery of the horn. I miss him...always something fresh and new. Those who say he was just an automaton can't play tenor. In their dreams they wish this talent was flowing within them! Thank you so much for posting this!!!

[@saxxyaj]

Not the only way, but NOBODY EVER DID IT BETTER. SIR Michael, u r missed...

[@ZeBurck]

No words. Only tears and pure emotion.

[@AntonyDaou]

miss him! he lives on in my ears and memories of all those times i saw him, esp early 80's at 7th ave south!

[@skattylife1491]

it touches you in the soul 💗

[@MrSaxaddict]

If this makes u cry then u have a soul,doesnt matter who or what he sounds like,Mr. Brecker left us a blue print of his essential being on earth,to.praise the creation of music through divine intervention,Be still for I am the Lord,were not here forever but while we are make a positive statement on your way out,RIP Michael B.

[@confoozled3737]

The emotion put into this almost makes me cry, and I don't even know why.

[@dekellyman]

Michale Brecker is mind shattering!!!! He is the voice, the sound the word and the music.

[@ThaATXBalla]

oh my god. i love this. it's incredible. michael brecker is definitely my favorite saxophonist.

[@TheCodeCobalt]

He knew he didn't have long. He'd been sick for a while. He poured his soul out into the world through that horn. Thank you, man, for the inspiration.

[@sebastiansprotte2551]

He wasn't I'll at that time I think. It's before 2000!

[@jdavidsaxcr]

He was the best!!! and now days He will be the best, I don´t Have words. He is the Best saxophonist. thank´s for everything great Master.

[@fabiotaurino1790]

Lascia senza fiato. Sembra di essere in un altro mondo se chiudi gli occhi. Incredibile.

[@dylankubilus1422]

I can’t wrap my mind around this man

[@ashokstrm]

Amazing....mesmerizing and most extraordinary!

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

What a force Michael was. RIP.

[@NicChambers93]

he probably had the most dynamic control of any jazz performer ever

[@emilianoturazzi]

he belongs to the first generation that really worked with amplification - and he knew how to work with a microphone

[@ridingroy]

There are no words for how good this is...

[@melodistman]

I've been playing(or should I say 'trying' to play after seeing this) the saxophone for 31 years and this performance could very well be the most amazing demonstration of control and technique I've heard. What sensitivity too---not just chops etc. . . Memory Eternal Michael!!!

[@fmazzarolo]

Non ci sono parole,Michael è la storia

[@jazztom86]

I love him playing solo... When I hear him playing solo I'm not missing anything, there's no need for a bassist or a drummer, its all there.

[@Djangoblackbird]

That sound at 4:17 might sound like someone bumping into a microphone, but it is, in fact, somebody's head exploding.

[@stealthswimmer]

My favorite saxophone player. Plus a great musician overall. Sounds great on EWI too. The musical world will always miss Michael. One of the greatest ever!

[@catandpiddle]

just superb... thank you for posting this.

[@vmusicterry]

Michael! Repair your sax is my pleasure! You are playing so so cool~~ You are the best!

[@thebebopper985]

Holy fucking shit eargasm jeezus this is crazy

[@NicChambers93]

and this is why the master of scales can play whatever he wants to. Such a loss to the music world not having him anymore

[@GuseppeBilleci]

It's like he covered the whole chromatic degrees of emotions. It's not music anymore, it is like he created a new living being, living on his own. I don't know how to explain it ahah

[@michelfreidenson7913]

Beautiful..... LOVE

[@paulostroff99]

Beyond belief. What a true genius. TY theFrigatt for posting.

[@matteur11]

Just can't stop listen...

[@Olivierinoz]

Amazingly moving.... Music has lost a unique talent.. Rest in peace Michael Brecker

[@VincentHoudijk]

no words left!!!!

[@michaelharvey5138]

This is just Perfect….

[@jakobriad]

4:55 gives me goosebumps

[@souffle71]

Grande entre los mas grandes, impresionante!!

[@123must]

Very moving ! A lot of thanks

[@Borgani958]

Sshh, God is talking... The unforgettable Michael Brecker. The best saxophonist ever.

[@jazzuffe]

More than amazing and all.

[@Truelight0]

We miss you Master Michael !

[@tychovskisounds]

Whenever I watch a Brecker video its like he's got twice as many notes on his horn than I've got on mine

[@Ekadesha11Dana]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThaATXBalla]

this was like 7 years before he was diagnosed. he was diagnosed in 2005, the year he started having problems.

[@GuyMannDudeTheOnly]

Wow ! How inspiring !

[@gregelijah]

WAOUUUUUU !!!! WONDERFUL !!!

[@kennybradshaw2122]

Excellent.

[@trestresbrel]

Phénoménal !!!!!!!

[@CesarCardozo]

Unico na face da terra e fora dela... Salve Michael Brecker!!!

[@instrumentalballad]

hahaha, I definitely need to rephrase. cause you're totally right. lol This guy is my hero. thanks :)

[@jazzuffe]

Very close to be a definitive version of the best song ever. Round About Midnight, (Thelonious Monk). Always impossible to do in jazz, but here? Late Michael Brecker.

[@prov324]

Love it man!!!

[@Saxysaxman23]

the 6 people who disliked this are 1. going to hell 2. need new ears and 3. going to hell

[@cldavis33]

I mean, just...........DAUMMMMNNN!!! Sick skills forever and forever.

[@ogdTo]

Miss you, Michael.

[@edhendersonmusic]

oh my god! you are stunning!

[@instrumentalballad]

This guy is like my hero!

[@LivingWellGuru]

Magic!!!!

[@Ampdriver]

Amazing

[@ajdsr56]

This is totally awesome. His artistry is missed. the Universal horn section is indescrible for sure. R.I.P. MICHAEL \0/! NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO...

[@oharawinter]

Wow... RIP Michael.

[@EmilianoC70]

Mesmerizing..

[@deanmongerio]

In concert pitch, he's stacking Bmaj7 on top of Bb+. On tenor, the notes from the bottom up would be: C, E, G#, C, Db, F, Ab, C. He changes it up, but those are the first set.

[@morocco1274]

I thought I was a saxophone player to I need to go back under the bridge and practice for another 10 years to catch up to Michael Brecher

[@michaelosullivan7087]

Only 10 haha

[@espr7564]

Bull, that's impossible

[@JayLizzle]

to imagine this happened about 3km from where I live, I could have been there. Too bad I wasn't into Jazz back then.

[@Tom06]

how’s life 15 years later?

[@JayLizzle]

@Tom06 pretty good! Will be going to the Leverkusener Jazztage this Friday to see Gregory Porter :)

[@Tom06]

@@JayLizzle that’s so great! i’m just getting into jazz and i’m glad you haven’t got bored with it. hope you have a wonderful time hearing gregory :)

[@Horaciowild1]

A master

[@confoozled3737]

Oh man, definitely.

[@1337Pwn4g3]

My life is now complete...

[@krikorsax]

Grand master...

[@clix089]

For those who don't like his use of technicality, listen to his final album, "Pilgrimage." He's more melodic and (in my opinion) far more expressive then ever. By far his best playing. Ever. He really went out in a blaze of glory with that record.

[@sweederlander]

there was nothing wrong with his comment.. The Saxophone comes to life through Brecker..

[@beekbreak]

its just a statement of consciousness of the moment they are aware of,i tiny moment ,the rest of the time involved have they forgotten,the emotion is just a few seconds ,my experience ,whitch gives a lasting awareness for the whole show ,so like wauw ,i had a chickenskinfeeling ,now the show can't become bad anymore

[@AlexanderIoakimMusic]

Multiple eargasms

[@JayLizzle]

wow ... his playing starting at 4:55 is awesome. Well, even more awesome than the rest.

[@localpm]

The master.

[@616mingy]

I miss having my two or three minute chats with ya Mike at moishas over breakfast or lunch !!! Ladkas and apple sauce , the last thing I made 4 u before you moved !! Miss you !!!!

[@AlexanderIoakimMusic]

@Snoohi1 so amazing. the best. goosebumps

[@Horrorlink]

@Djangoblackbird xD you made my day!!

[@jackthe7th]

@TheSlidemonster George died, went to heaven, and met up with the big band practice in the sky. There were guys like Freddie Hubbard, John Coltrane, JJ, and Max Roach on the band stand. There was one trumpet player George didn't notice though, so he turned to basie and asked, who's that strange guy over there? "Thats God, he likes to think he is Miles Davis"

[@DirtyRed]

Although Coltrane was the pioneer. In my honest and truly unbiased opinion. Brecker was the MASTER. The GOAT. Ain't nobody better. The technique and skill is unmatched. Your music will live forever.

[@philippeduperrin8624]

One day M Brecker was asked by a journalist : 'Michael, how does it feel to be the best saxophonist on hearth ?'. Michael answered : 'I dont know. Maybe you should ask Jerry Bergonzy'. Michael was an incredible master and nevertheless he remained modest and respectful. RIP Mike.

[@gjbsaxman94]

if you don't like, or just can't understand, how brecker plays then don't listen to his performances and definitely don't comment

[@NJlo]

Now, how the hell am I gonna make my guitar sound like this?

[@NahuelMusic]

That the question I keep asking myself

[@Tom06]

@NJIo did you ever find out?

[@FelixTD]

Perfect low tones!

[@happyfry13]

I am completely guessing that there isn't a transcription of this out there...Cuz ive looked EVERYWHERE!! If anyone knows if there is one please tell me... Im about to contradict myself by saying there is a transcription of it out there and it has been done by me. But i know it is not COMPLETELY correct, but im tellin ya...pretty darn close! Such a good song! Such a great player... RIP Michael

[@jiyujizai]

サックスのソロは珍しい❗嬉しい演奏🎵😁😀

[@markgoldberg2223]

If he is like your hero, I'd really enjoy meeting your actual hero.

[@beekbreak]

megaman1da,people experience feel ,emotion independently through themselves and is individually adjusted in the brain through experience of their past,conditioning /learningschool of getting habituated with cultural aspects whitch music is,so having no feel is just their judgement of structured noise of the moment in time,having no emotion ,only,whitch happens more often ,far more often ,than having emotion,feel

[@adel84952]

gostei muito bom amei!

[@lucalisi]

Hi Michael I hope you are playing with some angels...

[@cclassica4]

King

[@sweederlander]

Because I hate a lot of people but I don't want them dead. Therefore I don't think that hatred = wishing someone dead.

[@jakobriad]

Is this on any dvd that can be bought?

[@nuclear944]

That arpeggio-scale thing he does at 4:55 is completely impossible.... I've no idea how to play that.

[@scomdnz9]

yea dude. ive had those missed opportunities myself.