When your brother happens to be the best saxophonist on the planet

[@SharpElevenMusic]

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[@williamgregory1848]

This was when Mike was in his Robert De Niro phase. He wouldn’t enter his Steve Jobs phase until years later.

[@tea800]

At some point he becomes Mel Gibson on one side and Quentin Tarantino on the other.

[@PR3BU1LT]

I could listen to every saxophonist on the planet and still point out Michael Brecker simply by timbre

[@nairdazitro7460]

Unique timbre. He was born with it, that what makes him so rare. It's so funny when all sax teachers say " PrActiCe OveTonEs AND yoU'll AcHiEve YoUr DrEam TOne " 😂 They simply don't understand the difference between tone and sound. Michael Brecker can play the easiest riff ( Opening sax riff on " Your latest trick " ) and still sounds fantastic.

[@somdomm]

@@nairdazitro7460 that it is true, u are born with shit like this that it just comes to you easier than others

[@nairdazitro7460]

@@somdomm With all the sax teachers online, I have NEVER seen a single video talking about it. It seems they all deny it, it would break their dream admiting you're doomed from the start.

[@PandemoniumBigBand]

I can never listen to too much Michael Brecker. What a beast of a solo!

[@dmitryalekseev6676]

Agree, he was a beast. I was amazed when I learnt Michael Brecker helped Eric Marienthal with his "Comprehensive Jazz Studies" book. Not sure what exactly Michael helped with, but Eric thanked him for the review and some good tips with scales, patterns and exercises which Michael was damn good at.

[@modponens]

Wow.. pulled my first thought right into the comment section

[@ed.z.]

Yea. But, I forced myself to listen. I’m glad I did. Best ever. MB forever.

[@Saxophone_King]

What are the odds looking through the comments and finding you here. I played an online gig with you a few years back with the SBCC Lunch Break band. Small world.

[@SaxmanUSMC]

What has always intrigued me about Michael's playing is listening to him do these absurd brain melting fast passages and effortlessly flowing into the absolutely sleeziest, raunchiest, and most bad ass sounding blues licks to finish the phrase. It never fails to amaze me and I can't help but yell and cheer every time I hear him do it on a solo.

[@markviman]

It almost seems unfair that someone can play insanely expressively AND have demonic chops to burn like a MFer. It's like, can I get me some of that, please?!

[@breckerman7552]

He appeared on the scene an absolute killer. When did all his development take place? Michael: I think I'll play the saxophone... Michael a few years later at 19 years old: I think I'll move to New York and show everyone how it's done. He sounded completely mature and accomplished always.

[@sorenfuhrer401]

Only thinking about what there is to come in the next weeks and days just gave me goosebumps. This is so awesome words can't even describe it. Killer transcription. Thank you so much for posting this. Michael Becker, man....gone too soon...

[@saxophonistullijuenemann]

And Randy makes beautiful faces 😘

[@SharpElevenMusic]

I just LOVE that camera shot capturing Randy's face from around 0:58. He is pretty much like what we all do behind our computers/phones when hearing this solo. This is one of them better examples that embodies why we all love Michael Brecker. The dexterity of Parker/Cannonball (and some more!), the massive energy of Coltrane, the soul and blues from King Curtis and other R'nB saxophonist all in one. 🔥 We will try to put as many Michael Brecker content out this week, as coming thursday marks the 15 anniversary of him passing away. What are your favorite Michael Brecker moments? Are there transformative performances/recordings that maybe even changed the direction of your life? I know he had a transformative impact one me, more on that later this week. Let me know YOUR story or Brecker experience in the comments below! /Jorre

[@Osnosis]

When he told me that if I wanted to learn sax from the best teacher, I should go to Jerry Bergonzi!

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

#X1, Well Said: King Curtis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Julian "Cannonball" Adderley; not forgetting Joe Henderson - the musical embodiment of the BEST. Michael Brecker lives!

[@haroldoakland3480]

Three moments of his: the first was Delta City Blues, I was maybe 17 and not a very good saxophonist, and it changed how I viewed the saxophone and helped launch me forward; second was right after I got out of basic training and was at the military music school, I heard his solo performance of Naima from the Massey Hall performance, and once again, it blew my socks off; the third, and perhaps my favorite, is a live recording of Straphangin' in Japan, maybe 1981 or 1982. I really enjoy how he weaves through virtuosity into soulful passages that are as smooth as butter. It's wonderful that he lived in a time where he could record as often as he did. As a saxophonist, I feel like the vast majority of us have to have that "I'll never be Brecker moment", and it used to upset me, but these days, I'm just happy to have witnessed all of those moments. Take care.

[@ethanklotz3277]

And the great Bob Moses on drums!

[@luke125]

Wow. Randy is digging it too. Fantastic transcription as always.

[@SharpElevenMusic]

Yeah, love the camera shot! Thanks!

[@EixtremeDrummer]

IMHO, so creative, original, the BEST saxophone player. How I miss him

[@Steve-mp7by]

Not the best but definitely in the top 10. Coltrane was the best

[@quayscenes]

I saw Randy with Billy Cobham in 2019. What impressed me was how Randy would turn towards each soloist and listen deeply to what they were playing. Such a brilliant player!

[@mrbigg151]

He...KILLED...that...solo! 🎷🔥

[@OdinLimaye]

Holy shit, this might just be Brecker's best solo!

[@ColtranesOffspring45]

No way, he's done much better and I don't even know most of his music

[@brianpetrak8876]

Nope, check out the solo on "Trains" when he was with steps ahead. The album version.

[@Kesokavra]

No he oído ningún mal solo de brecker nunca😅 siempre brecker!!❤

[@Marunius]

Brecker is life changing. Thank you for transcribing this!!

[@MrGeolm]

1:26 it's super interesting to see how michael changes his embouchure to get the overtone from Bb

[@haroldoakland3480]

24 years after the first time I heard Brecker, and he just always continues to amaze! We're blessed he was recorded so much.

[@johnasti5239]

Killer transcription!!!! Thanks for posting This is why I love Mike Brecker......taking the down home funky stop time blues combining it with incredible, time, technique and amazing harmonic understanding....He is the reason I play Tenor Saxophone Love you Mike

[@StoneysWorkshop]

0:34 that Bb insane Such good music here man. So good

[@demdude2647]

Simply the best.

[@theklaus7436]

Two brothers and both are among the best. Incredible

[@stormhorn1]

My first encounter with Michael Brecker was on the "Heavy Metal Bebop" album in the early 1980s. I was in music school then, at a time when college jazz programs were few and far between, and I was barely beginning to wrap my ears around Charlie Parker. Now here was this guy playing things on the tenor that I couldn't begin to fathom. How do I even describe my reaction. "Wow!" seems woefully inadequate, but I've been saying it ever since every time I've listened to, and continue to listen to, Michael. Beyond wow, what really can you say? As far as I'm concerned, Michael Brecker is the pinnacle of where technical mastery, musicality, and creativity converge. Thank you for sharing this!

[@ChopBassMan]

My first encounter with the Brecker Brothers was the same Heavy Metal Be-Bop in my first year of music school. Blew me away and helped me realize just how awesomely complex and beautiful the music can get - and still have a monster groove

[@dixiemcgee8535]

Charlie Parker is so overrated, he doesn't have any skill other playing quickly, and his songs are uninspired and boring

[@davedave2413]

@@dixiemcgee8535 I guarantee you if Michael Brecker were still alive and you asked him who were his biggest influences, Charlie Parker would be near the top of his list.

[@faruzurtev2284]

@@dixiemcgee8535 You're either kidding or you're an idiot. You couldn't play Klaunstance if your life depended on it.

[@michaelroach4219]

@@dixiemcgee8535 you're brave to make that comment.Too much hype and he=o worsjopping.Parker was great,but there were other musicians who were also great.

[@GabrielSoto31]

The Brecker Brothers. Pioneers and Innovators in their time.

[@steveowen7475]

Michael his signature phrasing what a hook

[@tomsmyth4836]

I was lucky enough to see Michael with Paul Simon in London in the 80’s.....Still crazy after all of these years........WOW!

[@freddylebanon]

Classic metal link Brecker .. awesome 👏

[@johnphillips7941]

What a fine player Michael was. R.I.P. Michael. John.

[@b6schilke996]

I’m 65 and I’ve had their first album on 8-track, cassette, LP and now digital. Skunk Funk has to be one of my favorite charts. Raised by a band director who loved Dave Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, Stan Kenton, Ella Duke and Dizzy. So many - Stan Getz etc etc

[@therealappl3]

when i first listened to this, i couldn’t stop listening again and again. bravo for this transcription !

[@tonytonewharton]

Wow! Thanks Jorre for this wonderful transcription. This is one of my favourite Brecker solos of all time. Thanks for all your efforts on this one and thanks so much for sharing, cheers!

[@SharpElevenMusic]

Thanks Tony!

[@nicksears370]

I love how everyone is just absolutely FEELING the grooves. You can see the love and passion, it's hard to find that anymore.

[@man0fsteal]

I’d thank you for the unreal transcription, but it makes me want to cry that I’d never be able to play it - then again not many Sax players could!

[@marcoferuglio6367]

One of the most beautiful endings I have ever heard!

[@erictheredone]

So much to learn from the close ups on his embouchure!

[@bobviavattine1715]

Incredible playing as always..... Wow, that transcription, thanks Randy.

[@smokingblues5067]

Outstanding

[@JGCPlayAlongs]

Always loved this solo!

[@danielgersax]

so beautiful

[@lousclue9567]

Good God I miss me some live jazz. I want my face to melt like Randy's.

[@kornazov4]

One of the best!

[@damianodami7582]

Great both of them

[@rwjazz1299]

Wow !!!! Unbelievable.

[@Edgarromero94]

Damn, this is so awesome, how is it possible for someone to transcribe this? O.O I can't imagine haha you are superhuman bro

[@SharpElevenMusic]

Haha thanks man! But naah, it's mostly done on patience and coffee 😁

[@jas_bataille]

If he's superhuman than what is Michael Brecker, super-alien?! lol ... RIP

[@vilanovamus]

I've just sent the video of this song to my pianist to show Hal's and the Brecker Brothers' solo, a great and happy coincidence you've just transcribed Michael's solo. Thank you very much!

[@davidmolina5466]

Increíble ❤

[@albertob.932]

Oh my god this is a transcription that i always wanted to do. Thanks man

[@SharpElevenMusic]

Yeah, me too! :D Needed a bit more time for this one and got hooked on the interaction in the theme, so went throught till the end. That's what Christmas holidays are useful for :p

[@albertob.932]

@@SharpElevenMusic indeed!

[@MagnusAnand]

Great transcription

[@masapell]

This makes me happy!!! And what an amazing transcription!!

[@swan4163]

Such a legend.

[@cyrillesalmon6138]

Just the best of the world of all time

[@DaMonster]

What a fantastically made video!

[@imanjafaripooyanabimimansa4729]

OMG who is this monster .Such a wonderful musicians

[@mikeg6444]

and apparently the tightest rhythm section too... wut! it's legendarily slow to begin with, and then they lock up like one person on those trumpet falls. amazing

[@ILiveintheZone]

2:33 😂 that's me in the middle of the night 😂

[@viniciuszorzanelli2728]

amazing!!

[@LamarPhillips]

Awesome

[@kaikofoni]

great drumming from steve brule as well 🔥

[@alexisrojero535]

Love the MOO he makes on that F. soo...good

[@richardoliver1303]

The best

[@AnAmericanComposer]

My high school and college mentor knew Michael personally. He gave him some lessons on altissimo technique and loved to incorporate his material in lessons. RIP Carl Coan

[@jeremylapointe1056]

do you have some tips for the altissimo?

[@vectorentertainment1733]

Wow that was good

[@Calbertone]

Great stuff!!

[@emilianox1357]

I have been waiting for this. YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING

[@SharpElevenMusic]

You know this day would come? Haha, are we so predictable 😂? I take that as a good thing, thank you man!

[@emilianox1357]

@@SharpElevenMusic its a dream come true!!! Haha

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

I never say best ever guitar player or drummer or band whatever but when it comes to Tenor, yeah Mike was the best ever. phrasing and his melodic approach always took you somewhere. Great post!

[@lukecurran1198]

that's good stuff

[@babakmardani1317]

Heavenly! ✨

[@neyccbjesus5529]

Sensacional 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BFJC1]

Wow

[@claudiognoni8097]

only UFO'S can play like you, great great great Michael. RIP my idol

[@nathansimpson2363]

They are both fucking legendary

[@carlosramirezsaxo]

Jorre...saludo desde Bogotá Colombia... gracias por tus transcripciones! El álbum Hot House de Arturo Sandoval tiene varios solos de Brecker espectaculares...un abrazo enorme!🎷💪🏽

[@SharpElevenMusic]

Thanks Carlos! 🙌 I'll check it out!

[@AaronLington1]

Perfect.

[@ElMU76]

Wow ...

[@olafaalop1188]

GOAT

[@podivuhonyfox2708]

Subscribed before that note ended 😂👌

[@robertocasale5991]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Bravi

[@MagnusAnand]

Michael left us too early.

[@jackothomas408]

hard to believe it's been that long ago

[@jacochownokhang7741]

i love randy also.

[@simonsimon5124]

The ending got some #11...

[@clawboss2028]

Lmao I like the sharp 11 logo at 3:37 when he plays the g sharp

[@правдаилиистина]

Veeery interesting.

[@ただぴぃ]

譜面を目で追うのがやっとです😂 これができるようになるには、相当な時間と半端ではない特訓をせねばなるまい！！ 働きながらも、土日は特訓してた時期もありましたが… とてもや、サラリーマンやってるようでは、プロにはなれないな！と思いました。 でも、楽器🎷の上達は諦めたくないです。

[@jeffcopoloff8716]

Breaker loved to run run run

[@kornelnowak6427]

Go go Gadget sax! 🕵🏻‍♂️🎷

[@curiousnomad]

Moses on drums!

[@stevemorgen8507]

Galaxy♪♪

Nice work! I really appreciate your channel. I have to point thou that the song is not in 4/4.

[@SharpElevenMusic]

Hi Fabio, thanks! I do - partly - agree with that. It definitely changes meters in terms of feel, and the bridge is mainly in 3/4. As I felt it and consulted with a very good drummer, it is mainly in 4/4 for the a section (though with some crossrhythms) and the bridge is mainly 3/4. I chose to go for one 4/4 meter, as that does work and keeps the uniformity. There are many choices to be made to turn it into sheet music, and this one is the one I felt represented it best at the time. I wonder, how do you hear it? Would love to know :) /Jorre

@@SharpElevenMusic Hi Jorre I think it's mostly in 6/8 with some irregular measures in between. When I tried to transcribe it I couldn't believe how a seemingly simple song could be so complicated. Regarding the form, what I found was: [A]: 666564 (3x) [B]: 664 (4x) Mike's solo starts at the 2nd eighth note of the 4th measure. What do you think? Att. Fábio

[@tamiromer6]

good

[@rightchordleadership]

Mike took Trane to the next level. He is the GOAT.

[@TheFabioguerreiro]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@FrankieCetta]

is the king

[@Calbertone]

There are some great solos by brecker in the album -time is of the essence , also recommend his solos in don grolnick album medianoche, a real gem.

[@shermanyoung8185]

Thank you John Coltrane and Joe Henderson for Michael Brecker 😁

[@FlorianKnierim]

damn this is spicy

[@guitarristaleoni8110]

Mestres

[@jwasso1179]

Mickey truly is the GOAT.

[@foo0815]

3:38 😁

[@schneideywhitey]

Jaw on floor