No doubt, Tyler! And had I never seen him play before, I wouldn’t have anticipated that explosive perfection from a guy frantically trying to lay out the sheet music at the start. LOL
POWER... Raw power! As another poster said, "Beautifully ferocious". The absolutely quintessential saxophone sound (imho) equaled by no other. I'll forever love you Michael. Wow.
20 to 35 years ago I lived on this stuff but have taken a break for a while. I listen/watch this now and am just completely floored again. The level of virtuosity from all members is mind bending! Also amazing that at one point in my musical life I kind of took Brecker’s playing for granted. Maybe it was like living in the Tajmahal, I just got used to the extreme majesty and splendor.
Absolutely agree with you. I've taken a few years away from playing and just came back to Brecker- so bummed I hadn't gotten into him yet until the end of his career. I'm in constant awe transcribing these solos
Michael with the drummer is having a festive time. Michael is "late"- - - perhaps a premonition of his almost-imminent ascension into the spiritual realm with the likes of 'Trane, Bob Berg, Carter Jefferson, Sal Nestico, Joe Farrell, Hank Mobley, Johnny Griffin - amongst other tenor saxophone virtuosos. His spiritual pugnacity is pure, honest and candidly eminent. Mike neither holds back nor indulges in an abundance of pre-prepared cliches. He at times mixes it up with lightning-like combinations, and never fails to hold the audience 's undivided attention. Tks. for the post, friend!
Michael has been perhaps the best amongst the then Jazzicians of "Organic Real Jazz" Improvisational eloquence. Oh, how John Coltrane would have been ultra proud of him! Michael is beautifully ferocious - tonal quality, agility, pugnacity, intrepidity, spirituality and beauty.
Simply a stunning performance of one of Michaels catchiest compositions. Insane soloing by him and Joey, and a kicking rhythm section too! What a treat of genius(es)!
It is great to hear Michael play anything. This quartet is phenomenol. Everyone is in top shape. Adam's drumming is so electric and always on top. Joey's solo insane in a great way. And Jay (Anderson right?) holds it all together with a masterful touch on electric and acoustic. I should've gone to bed but instead saw this and now feel like I drank alot of coffee. Certainly am better for it.
Une Tuerie !! phénoménal gigantesque ,,,,,, M ,Brecker la folie furieuse , J Calderazzo , inhumain , J Anerson , A Nussbaum , ,,,this fantastic too , Many Thancks for all ; sublime thème ,
Awesome concert, thank you so much. I am also a huge fan of Bob Berg and Michael Brecker. I have always loved their burning solos !! This song is from the album "Now you see it, now you don't", One of my favorite period of Brecker with the two first albums "Michael Brecker" and "Don't try this at home".
Can't thank you enough for posting this!!!! I've been listening, studying, digesting, and being amazed by this extraordinary human being for over 25 years, and am still blown away every single time I hear him play. Still can't believe he's gone - but these videos help keep him close; LOVE IT!!
Where the F was Joy Calderazzo going and and how the F did he know that it was going to work so well? His solo works incredibly well, and I am light years from fathoming how it does. It is so impressive.
Brecker of course is so insanely good he has set the bar somewhere up above Earth's atmosphere where satalights orbit. I wanted to mention that I saw this group around this time and Joey had to play on a baby grand that had 1 broken key. He didn't let it bother him and actually turned it into the most entertaining performance on piano I have ever seen
Thanks for posting! Wow, Adam on the drums; fantastic energy. Joey; has he always been so young looking? - very inspiring piano! Oh, and Mike is on fire!
this is from Now You See It, Now You Don't, as is Minsk (excellent piano lead-in, btw). Michael was so very good; saw The Bros. open in Central Park years ago and immediately fell in love with their music.
Yeah ! I had the chance to see him live too, with Steps Ahead (Darryl Jones, Erskine, and Mike Stern, still have some pictures of it here) and in Quartet with Eliane Elias on Piano. Couldn't see him with Pat Metheny, too many people, it was impossible to enter the hall :( (it was at the Nice Jazz Festival)
Always my favourite player when I was learning in the 80s. My teacher and his acolytes didn't rate Breaker. They would push me in the direction of Branford and Sonny. Both wonderful players, but not "better" than Mike.
+Mitchell Bible Below the youtube video, there is a section called "info" ... there, there is the list of the musicians ! so for piano it's Joey Calderazzo: Keyboards / Piano
martyprod2 yea- we can all ‘get info’ the track-- but the question “Who is the pianist?” In this case means ‘Who the fuck is this badass pianist’? I was wondering the same thing and felt need to comment. Shit is so dope, yesus
Ahh, great question, not easy to tell. the picture quality is not that good. It seems there is a pitch bend on the left, no modwheel so it's not a yamaha for sure. It can be anything, but high chance it can be Roland or Korg. maybe a Korg T1 ? really not sure, i'll have to check the other videos of the same concert. I saw this tour Live but it was Eliane Elias on Piano for the concert I saw, not Joey.
@@Martyprod2 Yes, he does play on Don't Try this at Home and who said anything about Peep being on that album? Go back and listen to his solo on that track. It's very similar. But my comment was more addressing the point that Joey's not playing the changes of Peep on this track. Which is fine... it's not really a criticism, more of just an interesting note to me.
@@jameyscott4188 You're right about joey, completley forgot that, sorry i'm hearing impairad (hearing accident 25 years ago) and didn't listened to this album since 25 years (actually trying to work on piano Chime this (just finished the lead sheet). I never listened to the video above and can't listen to it unfortunatly, so can't tell anything about it. accept my apologize.
@@Martyprod2 No apologies necessary! Just bantering about :) Sorry to hear about your hearing accident... my livelihood depends on my ears; I'm not sure I'd want to continue on if I couldn't use them. I tackled Chime This in college (many years ago). It is sincerely one of my favorite moments in recorded music.
@@jameyscott4188 My livehood was as well my ears. I was studying Jazz Piano and i was doing jazz gigs at the same time to live,. i was 21 (i'm 45). my life stopped this day at 21. the question about "contiung" or... I got a lot of people telling "if i can't do music anymore, i'll "whatever" (and sometimes the worst answer")... I never gave up, and always continue despite all the pains and issues (lost partially the use of my both hands in an accident too lol (nothing to do with the ears lol)... The 80's / 90's was my favorite music moment and still is. th-cam.com/users/didiermartini (I did a small tribute to Mike but it's not that great, i play much better than this, well, Before ...)
His work ethic is obvious as evidenced by his incredible agility on the sax. But honestly this sounds like practicing to me as opposed to music. I don't hear any emotive connection to the human condition other than the technical achievement. That only holds my interest for about 3 minutes. But still an impressive display of playing really difficult figures.
It's because your brain is not used to make this connection by listening this kind of music or playing, but i can assure you that for us, it's working very well !
All things are matters of personal opinion, of course; there has long been a prevailing thought process that long, intricate, and speedy passages are devoid of emotion. I am glad that that line of thinking is evolving into inclusivity, as the former hampers harmonic and rhythmic progress and diversity, even if unintentionally so.
Adam Nussbaum is a monster. Can also play quiet and very tasteful brushes. 14+ minutes at that "Salt Peanuts" tempo. Incredible !
And he also plays a fine funk beat.
@@fredricmontana5420 Nuss is A Monster 4 Sure
Omg Calderazzo burned down the ENTIRE STAGE, holy shit! How are so few people talking about it...? Like everyone else was killing, but oh my god!
Unfortunatly, that's not the kind of music that people listen to , today :( .... I miss a lot this time / era.
@@mobiusII lol, that's ok, i'll erase the messages then.
He is off to the races from the start! I only say that it’s what I expect from him because I expect so much because he’s so awesome!
No doubt, Tyler! And had I never seen him play before, I wouldn’t have anticipated that explosive perfection from a guy frantically trying to lay out the sheet music at the start. LOL
I concur Tyler
POWER... Raw power! As another poster said, "Beautifully ferocious". The absolutely quintessential saxophone sound (imho) equaled by no other. I'll forever love you Michael. Wow.
Completely agree! He will forever be the GOAT in my opinion. Just unmatched.
20 to 35 years ago I lived on this stuff but have taken a break for a while. I listen/watch this now and am just completely floored again. The level of virtuosity from all members is mind bending! Also amazing that at one point in my musical life I kind of took Brecker’s playing for granted. Maybe it was like living in the Tajmahal, I just got used to the extreme majesty and splendor.
Absolutely agree with you. I've taken a few years away from playing and just came back to Brecker- so bummed I hadn't gotten into him yet until the end of his career. I'm in constant awe transcribing these solos
These geniuses are from another planet … absolutely phenomenal!!
Brecker sounds like an alien civilization s folk music.Awesome
:)..
Michael with the drummer is having a festive time.
Michael is "late"- - - perhaps a premonition of his almost-imminent ascension into the spiritual realm with the likes of 'Trane, Bob Berg, Carter Jefferson, Sal Nestico, Joe Farrell, Hank Mobley, Johnny Griffin - amongst other tenor saxophone virtuosos.
His spiritual pugnacity is pure, honest and candidly eminent.
Mike neither holds back nor indulges in an abundance of pre-prepared cliches.
He at times mixes it up with lightning-like combinations, and never fails to hold the audience 's undivided attention.
Tks. for the post, friend!
Fucking incredible!!
Im so happy!!!! I saw this tour in Amsterdam and it was outstanding!! Respect to the great Brecker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael has been perhaps the best amongst the then Jazzicians of "Organic Real Jazz" Improvisational eloquence.
Oh, how John Coltrane would have been ultra proud of him!
Michael is beautifully ferocious - tonal quality, agility, pugnacity, intrepidity, spirituality and beauty.
Simply a stunning performance of one of Michaels catchiest compositions. Insane soloing by him and Joey, and a kicking rhythm section too! What a treat of genius(es)!
It is great to hear Michael play anything. This quartet is phenomenol. Everyone is in top shape. Adam's drumming is so electric and always on top. Joey's solo insane in a great way. And Jay (Anderson right?) holds it all together with a masterful touch on electric and acoustic. I should've gone to bed but instead saw this and now feel like I drank alot of coffee. Certainly am better for it.
Beyond human!! Or the One Of A kind humans!!
i Love them!!
Joey took it all TF out. And that drum and sax duet...wow.
just effing astounding. Brecker lives
Une Tuerie !! phénoménal gigantesque ,,,,,, M ,Brecker la folie furieuse , J Calderazzo , inhumain , J Anerson , A Nussbaum , ,,,this fantastic too , Many Thancks for all ; sublime thème ,
The most incredible musicians
Brecker was a f------ alien ! Sh-t, this is so f----- awesome. Thanks for sharing...
Awesome concert, thank you so much. I am also a huge fan of Bob Berg and Michael Brecker. I have always loved their burning solos !!
This song is from the album "Now you see it, now you don't", One of my favorite period of Brecker with the two first albums "Michael Brecker" and "Don't try this at home".
Man! Brecker sounds god like!
It's great that more and more great Brecker footage is surfacing. He may no longer be with us, but all of these great films keep his legacy alive.
Can't thank you enough for posting this!!!! I've been listening, studying, digesting, and being amazed by this extraordinary human being for over 25 years, and am still blown away every single time I hear him play. Still can't believe he's gone - but these videos help keep him close; LOVE IT!!
Back again.. it sounds even better
Where the F was Joy Calderazzo going and and how the F did he know that it was going to work so well? His solo works incredibly well, and I am light years from fathoming how it does. It is so impressive.
Nussbaum did a good job of keeping track of the time lol.
@@Flornmonk no doubt
Drummer is fantastic too
Unbelievable, OmG! Thanks so much to those giant musician who dedicate their life to play on that level and let us participate. RIP, dear Michael!
Brecker of course is so insanely good he has set the bar somewhere up above Earth's atmosphere where satalights orbit. I wanted to mention that I saw this group around this time and Joey had to play on a baby grand that had 1 broken key. He didn't let it bother him and actually turned it into the most entertaining performance on piano I have ever seen
A
Mazing super
Mike was breathing FIRE during the duet with Adam. heavy.
YEahhhh!!! that's the true music! thanks for posting this incredible version :)
Michael Brecker: Tenor / EWI
Jay Anerson: Bass
Adam Nussbaum: Drums
Joey Calderazzo: Keyboards
Thank you Lord
totally amazing solos!!!!
What a beast!
Thanks for posting! Wow, Adam on the drums; fantastic energy. Joey; has he always been so young looking? - very inspiring piano! Oh, and Mike is on fire!
Brecker 4 life
Just came across this. Michael seemed as if he was in a spiritual trance. Amazing!
Totally off the planet! Possessed
Increíble, ¡qué máquina! Lo vi en el 87 y más veces... Un fenómeno absoluto
Intense and elevating at once
7:24 "Tf you looking at me for? The piano solo is over there."
lol, i thought maybe he wanted more piano in the monitors...maybe it's both
That piano player is smokin’ too!
this is from Now You See It, Now You Don't, as is Minsk (excellent piano lead-in, btw). Michael was so very good; saw The Bros. open in Central Park years ago and immediately fell in love with their music.
6:26 when the band join this incredible sax drums due is Devine. Mike is second only to Coltrane in my view. So lucky to see him several time live
Yeah ! I had the chance to see him live too, with Steps Ahead (Darryl Jones, Erskine, and Mike Stern, still have some pictures of it here) and in Quartet with Eliane Elias on Piano. Couldn't see him with Pat Metheny, too many people, it was impossible to enter the hall :( (it was at the Nice Jazz Festival)
My god!!! He is M Brecker
Amazing...
..burning out ...fire on the board :))
thx for sharing
+toomanypup you're welcome !
That riff @ 4:38...
DUUUUUUUUUUUUDDEEE...
Thanks!!!!!
Este cara e o melhor de todos os tempos
Whew...
There 2 people who don't like it....WOWWW!!!!!
+George Giannakopoulos Ignore them...Troglodytes, that's what they are.
Monster brecker also the group wow
pianista destruidor!!!
❤
Holy Brecker Shit ...
e verdade mesmo! concorde com voce.
omg the drummer looks exactly like louis c.k.
😆🌷💚
Nice ride cymbal sound, I wonder which type it is
Louis C.K. on drums
Haha!
Under every video.... 😅
u.....LORD....
Melo zweistimmig in dem Tempo!!
Always my favourite player when I was learning in the 80s. My teacher and his acolytes didn't rate Breaker. They would push me in the direction of Branford and Sonny. Both wonderful players, but not "better" than Mike.
Same for me 90-2000's, never encouraged to listen to Brecker unfortunately... Until I found him myself in college
Joe Caputo on drums. (I better not be the only OITNB fan)
i had to google it lol !! :) it's from the Tv serie Orange is the new black right ?)
+martyprod2 yes
I would like to know Buddy Rich's opinion of Nussbaum. I think it would have been a good one.
The interplay between them cannot be outdone.
Calderazzo is like a german autobahn. He doesn‘t know tempo limit
Every time I see Adam I think I’m looking at Louis C K 😂 craps me up
6:20 came in like a Holdsworth song!
2:36
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Who is the pianist, WOW!
+Mitchell Bible Below the youtube video, there is a section called "info" ... there, there is the list of the musicians !
so for piano it's Joey Calderazzo: Keyboards / Piano
martyprod2 yea- we can all ‘get info’ the track-- but the question “Who is the pianist?” In this case means ‘Who the fuck is this badass pianist’? I was wondering the same thing and felt need to comment. Shit is so dope, yesus
Anybody know what the keyboard Joey's playing is?
Ahh, great question, not easy to tell. the picture quality is not that good. It seems there is a pitch bend on the left, no modwheel so it's not a yamaha for sure. It can be anything, but high chance it can be Roland or Korg. maybe a Korg T1 ? really not sure, i'll have to check the other videos of the same concert. I saw this tour Live but it was Eliane Elias on Piano for the concert I saw, not Joey.
Around 6:00... is this hemiola countable? :P
So did Joey just completely forget which song he was playing and just start playing his solo from "Don't Try This at Home"?
I said some stupidities (that's happen sometimes ;) )
@@Martyprod2 Yes, he does play on Don't Try this at Home and who said anything about Peep being on that album? Go back and listen to his solo on that track. It's very similar. But my comment was more addressing the point that Joey's not playing the changes of Peep on this track. Which is fine... it's not really a criticism, more of just an interesting note to me.
@@jameyscott4188 You're right about joey, completley forgot that, sorry i'm hearing impairad (hearing accident 25 years ago) and didn't listened to this album since 25 years (actually trying to work on piano Chime this (just finished the lead sheet). I never listened to the video above and can't listen to it unfortunatly, so can't tell anything about it. accept my apologize.
@@Martyprod2 No apologies necessary! Just bantering about :) Sorry to hear about your hearing accident... my livelihood depends on my ears; I'm not sure I'd want to continue on if I couldn't use them. I tackled Chime This in college (many years ago). It is sincerely one of my favorite moments in recorded music.
@@jameyscott4188 My livehood was as well my ears. I was studying Jazz Piano and i was doing jazz gigs at the same time to live,. i was 21 (i'm 45). my life stopped this day at 21. the question about "contiung" or... I got a lot of people telling "if i can't do music anymore, i'll "whatever" (and sometimes the worst answer")... I never gave up, and always continue despite all the pains and issues (lost partially the use of my both hands in an accident too lol (nothing to do with the ears lol)... The 80's / 90's was my favorite music moment and still is. th-cam.com/users/didiermartini (I did a small tribute to Mike but it's not that great, i play much better than this, well, Before ...)
Brecker was NASTY. Wish he were still around...
His work ethic is obvious as evidenced by his incredible agility on the sax. But honestly this sounds like practicing to me as opposed to music. I don't hear any emotive connection to the human condition other than the technical achievement. That only holds my interest for about 3 minutes. But still an impressive display of playing really difficult figures.
Well, that is your opinion and it's ok. If you don't hear any emotive connection to the human condition it's your problem.
It's because your brain is not used to make this connection by listening this kind of music or playing, but i can assure you that for us, it's working very well !
You said it right martyprod2!
..."working very well!" - VERY WELL! Thanks for posting.)
All things are matters of personal opinion, of course; there has long been a prevailing thought process that long, intricate, and speedy passages are devoid of emotion. I am glad that that line of thinking is evolving into inclusivity, as the former hampers harmonic and rhythmic progress and diversity, even if unintentionally so.
Wow I didn’t know Matt Walsh from Veep had such a big career in drumming before he took up acting
Je n'aime pas, trop difficile pour moi, et ça ne swingue pas du tout, dommage ce sont des musiciens terriblement bons !