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