1987 Michael Brecker – Michael Brecker

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Michael Brecker is the debut album by American saxophonist Michael Brecker. It was released on the Impulse! record label in 1987. It features guitarist Pat Metheny, pianist Kenny Kirkland, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Jack DeJohnette. The CD version has a bonus track, “My One and Only Love”.

 

Tracks

1  Sea Glass (Michael Brecker)  5:49
2  Syzygy (Michael Brecker)  9:44
3  Choices (Mike Stern)  8:06
4  Nothing Personal (Don Grolnick)  5:29
5  The Cost of Living (Don Grolnick)  7:49
6  Original Rays (Michael Brecker, Don Grolnick, Mike Stern)  9:04
7  My One and Only Love (Robert Mellin, Guy Wood)  8:16

Musicians

Bass Charlie Haden
Drums Jack DeJohnette
Guitars Pat Metheny
Keyboards Kenny Kirkland
Programming Robbie Kilgore
EWI Michael Brecker
Sax Michael Brecker

Liner Notes

Producer – Don Grolnick
Co-producer – Michael Brecker
Mastered By – Greg Calbi
Mixed By – James Farber
Recorded By – James Farber
Recorded By (Assistant) – Bruce Buchhalter, Don Rodenbach, Jeff Lippay, Knut Bohn, Mike Krowiak, Steve Boyer

Design, Art Direction – Kathleen Covert
Photography – Timothy White

Mastered At Sterling Sound, NY, NY
Mixed At Power Station, NY, NY
Mixed At Skyline Studios, NY, NY
Recorded At Power Station, NY, NY
Recorded At RPM Studios, NY, NY
Phonographic Copyright MCA Records Inc
Copyright MCA Records Inc