General Description

  1. A complete record of the giant who died young.
    Over 900 works by Paul Simon, Steely Dan and others participated.
    What is the secret behind the transcendental skill of this tenor saxophonist, who has been active not only in jazz but also in other fields?

    There are two artists in my life that I never had the chance to see perform in person. One is Earth, Wind and Fire (the original band) and the other is this Michael Brecker. I have admired him since I was a child and have always been fascinated by his tone. I secretly hope that this book will make you feel like you were able to meet Michael in real life.
    --Miho Hasama (jazz composer)

    When I started playing the saxophone, the first one I picked up was an alto. And the reason I decided to switch to tenor was definitely Michael Brecker.
    When I first heard "African Skies", I was shocked. Since then, Michael Brecker has produced many famous songs with a unique worldview and overwhelming play in a variety of genres, and is undoubtedly the root of my saxophone life.
    --Tomoaki Baba (saxophonist)

    ■ A biography of Michael Brecker, the tenor saxophonist who took the world by storm with the Brecker Brothers and Steps Ahead.

    ■ The foreword was contributed by my brother Randy (Brecker Brothers).
    Based on interviews with over 100 people including celebrities, musicians, and family members.
    It depicts the story of the childhood and student days that nurtured the unparalleled genius up to his untimely death at the age of 57.

    ■ Musicians appearing include Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, and others
    From famous players in the jazz world to pop artists such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor.

    ■ Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Bob Reynolds, etc.
    It also includes ``Testimony from Allied Friends,'' in which musical friends talk about their treasured stories in memory of the deceased.

    《Full of other episodes》
    ■ My unrequited feelings for my beloved John Coltrane/The truth behind the “Joe Henderson Incident” that caused an uproar in the jazz industry
    ■ Behind the scenes of the "Loft Scene," where heated sessions were held night after night in New York at the end of the 1960s.
    ■ Encounter with the wind synthesizer "EWI"/Endless musical exploration
    ■ The evil hand of drug addiction and how to overcome it
    ■ His final bravery in the fight against leukemia, etc.

Appearance/Included Item

  1. This is Japan Import, written in Japanese Language.
  2. Please refer the condition description.The product is pre-owned and may have some signs of use, age, scratches, dirt, etc. aside from the pictures, but there are no major problems in reading/viewing the book. 
  3. Please note that parper strips or appendices may be missing in spite of Photos, Please kindly contact us before the transaction for detail. Thank you.

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