Randy Brecker turns
70 years old in November, a good reason to celebrate the soundtrack of his (and
our) life. RandyPOP! brings into fine focus Brecker's lasting service to pop
music's most noteworthy recordings,
Beginning in
the '60s, Brecker distinguished himself as a first-call studio "cat"
who could play any music a producer or artist needed. His reputation was
well-earned, considering the timeless recordings featuring his trumpet.
RandyPOP!
highlights these recordings, but with a twist. Long-time associate Kenny Werner
has "de-ranged" the songs of James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Paul
Simon, Donald Fagen, et al, with an ear towards creating a new musicial canvas
for Randy and his bandmates to paint on.
Captured
live at the Blue Note jazz club in New York, Randy is joined by David Sanchez,
Adam Rogers, John Patitucci, Nate Smith and Werner himself - with a special
guest appearance by shining vocalist and daughter Amanda Brecker.
The album
was produced by Kenny Werner, Randy Brecker and Jeff Levenson. Featurea musicians: Randy Brecker (trumpet w/effects, voice); Kenny Werner (piano, keys, arrangements); David Sanchez (tenor saxophone); Amanda Brecker (vocals); Adam Rogers (guitar); John Patitucci (bass); and Nate Smith (drums).
TRACKS
- New Frontier, 11:49 (by Donald Fagen from Nightfly)
- Let Me Just Follow Behind, 13:09 (by 'Moogy' Klingman from Bette Midler's Songs For the New Depression)
- I Can't Quit Her, 12:22 (by Al Kooper from Blood Sweat and Tears' Child is Father to the Man)
- Hello, It's Me, 9:41 (by Todd Rundgren from Something/Anything)
- Ghost Writer, 7:53 (by Garland Jeffreys from Ghost Writer)
- Think, 2:23 (by James Brown from Make it Funky/ The Big Payback)
- I've Got A Bag Of My Own, 5:29 (by James Brown from Make it Funky / The Big Payback)
- Meeting Across The River, 5:34 (by Bruce Springsteen from Born to Run)
- Late In The Evening, 9:34 (by Paul Simon from One Trick Pony)
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