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Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007), nicknamed Dr. Sax, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was awarded 15 Grammy Awards as a performer and composer, received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 2004, and was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2007.
Michael Brecker, a saxophonist who won 11 Grammy Awards and was among the most influential musicians in jazz since the 1960s, died yesterday at a hospital in New York City. He was 57 and...
Mar 25, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Michael Brecker, one of the most influential jazz saxophonists of the modern era. From his early days in jazz-rock bands to his acclaimed albums and session work, discover his technical prowess and musical versatility.
May 28, 2018 · Michael Brecker on Still Crazy After All These Years is one of the finest Tenor saxophone performances live, recorded at one of the most famous live concert with Paul Simon Live in Central Park...
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May 2, 2024 · Brecker, Michael Leonard (born March 29, 1949, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died Jan. 13, 2007, New York, N.Y.) was an American tenor saxophonist, whose stark, jagged, yet driving jazz style influenced many tenor saxophonists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
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Jan 13, 2007 · Michael Brecker was a renowned jazz-fusion saxophonist and session musician who played with many pop stars and jazz legends. He died in 2007 after a long battle with blood cancer and left behind a legacy of influential albums and compositions.
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Feb 19, 2023 · Learn about Michael Brecker, a tenor saxophonist who played jazz, rock and fusion with artists like James Taylor, Paul Simon and Herbie Hancock. Explore his discography, awards, photos and similar musicians on All About Jazz.
