Michael Brecker

As one half of the famous Brecker Brothers, saxophonist Michael Brecker defined the sound of modern electric funk-jazz in the '70s. Since the 1980s, he has been one of the most in-demand session players, appearing on hundreds of recordings in both the jazz and pop fields, and his solo albums have received several Grammys. Brecker is known for his powerful tone, monstrous chops, and endless soloing stamina. He passed away from a leukemia-related illness in early 2006.

• Charlie Haden
• David Sanborn
• Don Grolnick
• Jack DeJohnette
• Mike Mainieri
• Mike Stern
• Pat Metheny
• Peter Erskine
• Randy Brecker

• George Coleman (Jazz)
• Joe Henderson (Saxophone)
• John Coltrane/Don Cherry (Jazz)
• Sonny Rollins
• Wayne Shorter

• Branford Marsalis
• Chris Potter
• Eric Alexander Quartet
• Greg Osby
• Joshua Redman
• Mark Turner Quintet

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