MICHAEL BRECKER - Michael Brecker (1987) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Although he had been a major tenor saxophonist in the studios for nearly 20 years and was quite popular for his work with the Brecker Brothers, this MCA/Impulse set was Michael Brecker's first as a leader. Playing in a quintet with guitarist Pat Metheny, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, Brecker performs three of his originals, two by producer Don Grolnick, and Mike Stern's "Choices." The music in general is straight-ahead but far from predictable; the tricky material really challenges the musicians and Michael Brecker is in consistently brilliant form, constantly stretching himself. Highly recommended.  by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 Sea Glass 5:49
Michael Brecker
2 Syzygy 9:44
Michael Brecker
3 Choices 8:06
Mike Stern
4 Nothing Personal 5:29
Don Grolnick
5 Cost of Living 7:49
Don Grolnick
6 Original Rays 9:04
Michael Brecker / Don Grolnick / Mike Stern
Bonus Tracks
7 My One and Only Love 8:16
Robert Mellin / Guy Wood
Credits:
Bass – Charlie Haden
Drums – Jack DeJohnette
Guitar – Pat Metheny
Keyboards – Kenny Kirkland
Saxophone, Electronic Wind Instrument [EWI] – Michael Brecker