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Live And Unreleased

Brecker Brothers

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Format: 2LP

Cat No: D78072

Release Date:  20 March 2020

Label:  Leopard

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  4049774770722

Genres:  Jazz  Fusion  

Release Date:  27 March 2020

Label:  Leopard

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  4049774780721

Genres:  Jazz  Fusion  

  • Description

    The return of a great band! The archival recording, 'Live and Unreleased', documents the Brecker Brothers at the peak of their powers during a European tour on a particularly happening night in Hamburg on July 2, 1980 at the legendary Onkel Pö's Carnegie Hall.

    One of the best-selling, most potent bands of the '70s, the Brecker Brothers defined the swaggering sound of New York funk-fusion during the decade. On the strength of such contemporary crossover recordings as their 1975 self-titled debut, 1976's Back to Back, 1977's Don't Stop the Music and 1978's Heavy Metal Be-Bop, brothers Randy and Michael Brecker set a new standard in jazz with their tight arrangements, catchy funk grooves, melodic grooves and scintillating solos.

    A showcase for the brothers' legendary chops, Live and Unreleased also shines a light on Finery's scorching guitar licks, Gray's innovative Prophet V and Mini-Moog work, Jason's slap bass prowess and Morales' thunderous drumming throughout 10 exhilarating tracks. Among the highlights are a 19-minute version of "Funky Sea, Funky Dew" (from 1977's Don't Stop The Music) that features an astounding 9-minute unaccompanied solo from Michael Brecker that has him deeply into an experimental mode with electronic effects.

    Personnel: Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone), Randy Brecker (trumpet & vocals), Mark Gray (keyboards), Barry Finnerty (guitar), Neil Jason (electric bass & vocals), Richie Morales (drums)

    Available on 2CD digipak + 2LP (black vinyl, 180g, gatefold sleeve, Direct Metal Mastering)

    Description

    The return of a great band! The archival recording, 'Live and Unreleased', documents the Brecker Brothers at the peak of their powers during a European tour on a particularly happening night in Hamburg on July 2, 1980 at the legendary Onkel Pö's Carnegie Hall.

    One of the best-selling, most potent bands of the '70s, the Brecker Brothers defined the swaggering sound of New York funk-fusion during the decade. On the strength of such contemporary crossover recordings as their 1975 self-titled debut, 1976's Back to Back, 1977's Don't Stop the Music and 1978's Heavy Metal Be-Bop, brothers Randy and Michael Brecker set a new standard in jazz with their tight arrangements, catchy funk grooves, melodic grooves and scintillating solos.

    A showcase for the brothers' legendary chops, Live and Unreleased also shines a light on Finery's scorching guitar licks, Gray's innovative Prophet V and Mini-Moog work, Jason's slap bass prowess and Morales' thunderous drumming throughout 10 exhilarating tracks. Among the highlights are a 19-minute version of "Funky Sea, Funky Dew" (from 1977's Don't Stop The Music) that features an astounding 9-minute unaccompanied solo from Michael Brecker that has him deeply into an experimental mode with electronic effects.

    Personnel: Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone), Randy Brecker (trumpet & vocals), Mark Gray (keyboards), Barry Finnerty (guitar), Neil Jason (electric bass & vocals), Richie Morales (drums)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Strap Hangin
      • 2. Teed Off
      • 3. Sponge
      • 4. Funky Sea, Funky Dew
      • 5. I Dont Know Either

      Disc 2

      • 1. Inside Out
      • 2. Baffled
      • 3. Some Skunk Funk
      • 4. East River
      • 5. Dont Get Funny With My Money

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Strap Hangin
      • 2. Teed Off
      • 3. Sponge
      • 4. Funky Sea, Funky Dew
      • 5. I Dont Know Either

      Disc 2

      • 1. Inside Out
      • 2. Baffled
      • 3. Some Skunk Funk
      • 4. East River
      • 5. Dont Get Funny With My Money