Jazz trumpeter and composer randy brecker plays some skunk funk during a performance with the u. The brecker brothers band reunion randy brecker 20 1. Randy s into the sun, released in 1997, won the grammy for best contemporary jazz performance in 1998. And if ever a bands repertoire was custommade to be retrofitted with a larger horn section, its that of the brecker brothers. Randy brecker on piano jazz trumpeter randy brecker has been a tireless explorer of all kinds of musical genres, from funk to brazilian to mainstream jazz. Some skunk funk full big band brecker pon28qzw9mn0. Some skunk funk michael brecker brecker brothers live in. Randy brecker with michael brecker 2005 some skunk funk live some skunk funk is an album, recorded live in 2003, by randy brecker and michael brecker. Trumpet player randy brecker took the stage with his brother michael brecker along with formidable guests. Some skunk funk by randy brecker, released in 2006 on telarc records. Some skunk funk quintet dont worry, be happy quartet what a wonderful world quartet. Randy brecker quintet honors miles davis kind of blue at the kimmel center. Some skunk funk by randy brecker full score and parts sheet.
Brecker brothers, the sneakin up behind you flac album. Some skunk funk by hrayr attarian the united states of. The brecker brothers band reunion by randy brecker on. Randy brecker trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals on oh my stars michael brecker tenor saxophone david sanborn alto saxophone don grolnick keyboards bob mann. Jim beard keys, will lee bass, peter erskine drums, marcio doctor perc and the. All sheet music is available for download on pdf and mp3 format. Rhcp around the world bass cover with a modulus flea bass funk unlimited by miki santamaria. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Download new jazz album by randy brecker with michael brecker some skunk funk 2005 flac from ol. Some skunk funk randy brecker, michael brecker songs. The brecker brothers were a fusion band, but some skunk funk shows another side of these musicians. Images some skunk funk leverkusener jazztage randy. Over the next six years, the band deftly balanced commercial. Pdf download funk bass fills for funk rb soul hiphop berklee bkcd pdf online.
Air force bands premier jazz ensemble, airmen of note, at the rachel m. Find randy brecker discography, albums and singles on allmusic. In 2006 it won grammy awards for best jazz instrumental solo. After the brecker brothers disbanded in 1982, randy recorded and toured as a member of jaco pastorius word of mouth big band. The two played together as session musicians on albums such as parliaments mothership connection and also had prolific. Brecker brothers 24 deutsches jazz festival frankfurt 1992. The brecker brothers some skunk funk live album hq youtube. Straphangin is a highlight as is brecker s anthem, some skunk funk. The brecker brothers some skunk funk live album hq 1978 from the album heavy metal bebop. Schlesinger concert hall and arts center on the northern virginia community college campus in alexandria, va. Randy brecker biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Some skunk funk is an album, recorded live in 2003, by randy brecker and michael brecker. The brecker brothers band reunion randy brecker 20. During the jazztage 2003 leverkusen festival, something very special happened. Randys fullbodied trumpet tones and michaels tranish sheetsofsound sax appeal reveal their traditionborn technique applied to funk, world, and pop oriented. Brecker brothers live in barcelona some skunk funk. Randys fullbodied trumpet tones and michaels tranish sheetsofsound sax appeal reveal their traditionborn technique applied to funk, world, and poporiented. Randy brecker with michael brecker some skunk funk 2005. Emily, michael, and randy brecker being good jews, circa 1950. Some skunk funk randy brecker by bmpben martinez project, jazz music from albuquerque, nm on reverbnation. While randy brecker is the frontman for this outing, michaels blistering tenor solos highlight much of the album.
Some skunk funk michael brecker brecker brothers live in barcelona transcription. Randy brecker with michael brecker some skunk funk 2005 flac. Randy brecker with michael brecker 2005 some skunk funk. Some skunk funk live at leverkusener jazztage by randy brecker, released in 2005 on verve records. Volume one was the seminal jazzfunk group of mid1970s early 1980s. Randy brecker with michael brecker some skunk funk live at leverkusener jazztage 2005 bhm feat. The brecker brothers some skunk funk lyrics genius. Volume one was the seminal jazz funk group of mid1970s early 1980s. Download randy brecker wmichael brecker some skunk funk. Jul 20, 2006 the 2003 performance documented on some skunk funk may be credited to trumpeter randy brecker, but his brother, saxophonist michael, joins in for a brecker brothers reunion with the added oomph of germanys wdr big band. The brecker brothers have had a profound impact on a great range of modern music.
At the 1976 grammy awards the album received three nominations. Some skunk funk lyrics instrumental more on genius some skunk funk track info. Randy brecker w michael brecker some skunk funk live. This retrospective is a landmark which has more than stood the test of time. Big band, jazzrock, jazzfunk, contemporary jazz cd. Some skunk funk by randy brecker full score and parts. In the mid70s, randy and michael formed their own fusion project, the brecker brothers, balancing a mix of pop and jazz forms with sophisticated improvisation and a genrebending love of funk, postbop, and rock. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, philadelphiaborn trumpeter randy brecker is one of americas most. Some skunk funk compiled of many clips from youtube. In the 70s, brothers michael and randy brecker coled a band of new york session big shots that included, at various times, david sanborn, don grolnick, will lee, and george duke, among others. This album captures the brecker bros live some twenty years later at the leverkusener jazz festival where they were lovingly recorded by the telarc team. Buy randy breckers album titled some skunk funk to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Mark taylor breathes new life into this brecker brothers funk classic w.
In 2006 it won grammy awards for best jazz instrumental solo michael brecker and best large jazz ensemble album. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, philadelphiaborn trumpeter randy brecker is one of americas most legendary journeyman musicians. R n bee randy brecker composer, electric trumpet, flugelhorn, trumpet dean brown guitar james campagnola sax baritone chris minh doky bass rodney holmes drums will lee bass parandroid. Also that year, the breckers joined the wdr big band for some skunk funk, which took home. The concert was an 11 november 2003 celebration for randy brecker s music although he uses mainly compositions from the brecker brothers songbook both early and reunion years. Im not a huge fan of the subtle but unnecessary electronic processing that brecker has attached to. The brecker brothers was the musical duo of the late michael brecker saxophone and ewi and randy brecker trumpet and flugelhorn, who recorded several commercially successful jazz fusion albums together in the 1970s, 1990s, and 2000s. When they chose, the brecker brothers band could be one of the most intelligent and creative fusion outfi. All compositions by randy brecker except where noted. Jim beard keys, will lee bass, peter erskine drums, marcio doctor perc and the wdr big band koln, directed by vince mendoza. Mar 30, 2006 randy breckermichael brecker, some skunk funk. Trumpeter randy and saxophonist michael were virtuoso instrumentalists, but they also made music that drove jazz, pop, rock, soul and. One of the most important ressource for all musicians.
Randy brecker s some skunk funk by almost everyone on youtube youtube. The brecker brothers on allmusic 1975 first date for brothers from 1975. Jim beard keys, will lee bass, peter erskine drums, marcio doctor perc and the wdr big band. Randy brecker the brecker brothers band reunion 20. There were also wellreceived tours with his quintet, the bill evans randy brecker soulbop band, and a 2003 headlining appearance by the brecker brothers at japans mt. In this big band setting, they are in perfect form. The performance was released a few weeks ago as some skunk funk. Some skunk funk live at leverkusener jazztage randy brecker. Randy has longtime friends, will lee on bass, jim beard on. Continue reading randy brecker with michael brecker some skunk funk 2005 2.
Contrary to some critics, these fusion cats could swing. Randy breckermichael brecker, some skunk funk music. Some skunk funk by randy brecker 90204636372 cd barnes. Inside out michael brecker tenor sax randy brecker trumpet mike stern guitar george writty keyboards james genus bass dennis. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Randy brecker closes out 2019 jazz heritage series air. Randy breckers some skunk funk by almost everyone on. Randys into the sun, released in 1997, won the grammy for best contemporary jazz performance in 1998. Drawing from a setlist heavy on brecker brothers classics with a few of randy s recent compositions thrown in for good measure, this disc shows that jazz and funk can still be fused together for a fresh, inspired 21st century sound. Randy brecker read more about this and other grammys news at. Some skunk funk is of course the name of one of the songs from this album and also shares the title of this sacd.
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