Brecker Brothers, The - Live and Unreleased (Live) '1980; 2020

Tracks list

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 Ps 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, 1976s Back to Back, 1977s Dont Stop
the Music and 1978s 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 Finerys scorching guitar licks, Grays
innovative Prophet V and Mini-Moog work, Jasons 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 1977s Dont 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)

Tracklist:
 01. The Brecker Brothers - Strap Hangin (Live) (11:35)
 02. The Brecker Brothers - Teed Off (Live) (05:48)
 03. The Brecker Brothers - Sponge (Live) (09:40)
 04. The Brecker Brothers - Funky Sea, Funky Dew (Live) (18:41)
 05. The Brecker Brothers - I Dont Know Either (Live) (11:49)
 06. The Brecker Brothers - Inside Out (Live) (12:41)
 07. The Brecker Brothers - Baffled (Live) (10:28)
 08. The Brecker Brothers - Some Skunk Funk (Live) (08:49)
 09. The Brecker Brothers - East River (Live) (06:34)
 10. The Brecker Brothers - Dont Get Funny with My Money (Live) (09:05)

Related artists