Seventh Avenue South
New York, NY
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CommentRandy Brecker t
Slide Hampton tb
Hal Galper p
Rufus Reid b
Lenny White d
Slide Hampton tb
Hal Galper p
Rufus Reid b
Lenny White d
Set 1Introduction
Strap Hangin'
Introduction
Why Can't I Be There
Introduction
Jack Knife
Introduction
Ben Sidran interviews Mike Maineri and the Brecker Brothers
Introduction
Threesome
Introduction
Not Ethiopia
Strap Hangin'
Introduction
Why Can't I Be There
Introduction
Jack Knife
Introduction
Ben Sidran interviews Mike Maineri and the Brecker Brothers
Introduction
Threesome
Introduction
Not Ethiopia
CommentFounded by brothers Randy and Michael Brecker, the Seventh Avenue South jazz club was a renowned venue that attracted some of the biggest names in jazz music. The Brecker Brothers' performance on New Year's Eve 1981 was a fitting tribute to the club's legacy, and the concert remains a treasured recording in the annals of jazz history.
The performance features 5 out of the 7 songs from their 1981 album, "Straphangin'," which was a critical and commercial success. The Brecker Brothers' sound blended elements of jazz, funk, and rock, and their virtuosic performances showcased the talents of the individual musicians as well as the group's cohesive sound.
The concert was recorded and later broadcast on NPR's Jazz Alive! program, with introductions and interviews by host Ben Sidran. The recording captures the energy and excitement of the New Year's Eve celebration, as well as the creative and technical prowess of the Brecker Brothers and their band.
Overall, the Brecker Brothers live in concert on New Year's Eve 1981 at Seventh Avenue South in New York City was a defining moment in the group's history and a testament to their influence on the jazz genre. The recording remains a cherished artifact for jazz fans and a reminder of the power and beauty of live performance.
The performance features 5 out of the 7 songs from their 1981 album, "Straphangin'," which was a critical and commercial success. The Brecker Brothers' sound blended elements of jazz, funk, and rock, and their virtuosic performances showcased the talents of the individual musicians as well as the group's cohesive sound.
The concert was recorded and later broadcast on NPR's Jazz Alive! program, with introductions and interviews by host Ben Sidran. The recording captures the energy and excitement of the New Year's Eve celebration, as well as the creative and technical prowess of the Brecker Brothers and their band.
Overall, the Brecker Brothers live in concert on New Year's Eve 1981 at Seventh Avenue South in New York City was a defining moment in the group's history and a testament to their influence on the jazz genre. The recording remains a cherished artifact for jazz fans and a reminder of the power and beauty of live performance.
Set 1Mortelle Randonnee
The Lone Arranger
Time And Us
Utviklingsang
Major
(unidentified)
The Piano Lesson
The Lone Arranger
Time And Us
Utviklingsang
Major
(unidentified)
The Piano Lesson
CommentCarla Bley - Piano, Organ
Mike Mantler - Trumpet
Steve Slagle - Alto Sax
Tony Dagradi - Tenor Sax
Vincent Chancey - French Horn
Gary Valente - Trombone
D Sharpe - Drums
Arturo O Farrell - Keyboards
Steve Swallow - Bass
Bob Stewart - Tuba
Mike Mantler - Trumpet
Steve Slagle - Alto Sax
Tony Dagradi - Tenor Sax
Vincent Chancey - French Horn
Gary Valente - Trombone
D Sharpe - Drums
Arturo O Farrell - Keyboards
Steve Swallow - Bass
Bob Stewart - Tuba
Set 1Mortelle Randonnee
The Lone Arranger
Major
Unknown Title
Battleship
The Piano Lesson
The Lone Arranger
Major
Unknown Title
Battleship
The Piano Lesson
CommentCarla Bley
Mike Mantler
Tony Dagadi
Gary Valente
Vincent Chancey
Steve Slagle
Bob Stewart
D Sharpe
Steve Swallow
Arturro O'Farrell
Mike Mantler
Tony Dagadi
Gary Valente
Vincent Chancey
Steve Slagle
Bob Stewart
D Sharpe
Steve Swallow
Arturro O'Farrell
Set 1Blunt Object
The Lone Arranger
Major
Hallelujah
Battleship
Glassian
The Piano Lesson
The Lone Arranger
Major
Hallelujah
Battleship
Glassian
The Piano Lesson
CommentCarla Bley - Piano, Organ
Mike Mantler - Trumpet
Steve Slagle - Alto Sax
Tony Dagradi - Tenor Sax
Vincent Chancey - French Horn
Gary Valente - Trombone
D Sharpe - Drums
Arturo O Farrell - Keyboards
Steve Swallow - Bass
Bob Stewart - Tuba
Mike Mantler - Trumpet
Steve Slagle - Alto Sax
Tony Dagradi - Tenor Sax
Vincent Chancey - French Horn
Gary Valente - Trombone
D Sharpe - Drums
Arturo O Farrell - Keyboards
Steve Swallow - Bass
Bob Stewart - Tuba
Set 1Solar
Turnaround
James
Offramp
Lonely Woman
Broadway Blues
Turnaround
James
Offramp
Lonely Woman
Broadway Blues
Set 2
Set 3
CommentEarly show
CommentJaco Pastorius - Bass, Keyboards
Jerry Gonzalez - Trumpet, Percussion
UNK. - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Michael Gerber - Keyboards
Rashied Ali - Drums
Ronnie Burrage - Drums
Jerry Gonzalez - Trumpet, Percussion
UNK. - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Michael Gerber - Keyboards
Rashied Ali - Drums
Ronnie Burrage - Drums
CommentArt Barron
Steve Bernstein
Vernon Reid
Jerome Harris
Melvin Gibbs
John Mulkerin
Larry Modula
Kenny Martin
David Newbro
Steve Bernstein
Vernon Reid
Jerome Harris
Melvin Gibbs
John Mulkerin
Larry Modula
Kenny Martin
David Newbro
Set 1Pointing at the Moon
The Four Sleepers
Human Bites
Hearts and Numbers
Act Natural
Pools
The Four Sleepers
Human Bites
Hearts and Numbers
Act Natural
Pools
Commentwith Will Lee, Hiram Bullock, Peter Erskine, Clifford Carter. Performint material from Grolnick's Hearts and Numbers.
Set 1Bruze
Scuffle
After You
Suspone
Little Shoes
Scuffle
After You
Suspone
Little Shoes
Set 2
Set 3
CommentBob Berg Reeds
Mike Stern Guitar
Bill Frisell Guitar
Tom Barney Bass
Lenny White Drums
Mike Stern Guitar
Bill Frisell Guitar
Tom Barney Bass
Lenny White Drums
Set 1Sly Shuffle
After You
Yesternow
Jaco Pastorius' Solo
Continuum
Jaco Pastorius' Solo II
Mood Swings
Teen Town
After You
Yesternow
Jaco Pastorius' Solo
Continuum
Jaco Pastorius' Solo II
Mood Swings
Teen Town
Set 2
Set 3
CommentCorrect date might also be November 23.
Steve Slagle (tenor and alto sax)
Mike Stern (guitar)
Jaco Pastorius (bass)
Adam Nussbaum (drums)
Steve Slagle (tenor and alto sax)
Mike Stern (guitar)
Jaco Pastorius (bass)
Adam Nussbaum (drums)
Set 1Three Views of a Secret
Bluesette
Reza
Elegant People
Beaver Patrol
drum solo
American Boy - Jam
Jams
Giant Steps
Purple Haze
Sing a Simple Song - Jams
Dolphin Dance
Black Market - Jams
Punk Jazz
Star Spangled Banner
Bluesette
Reza
Elegant People
Beaver Patrol
drum solo
American Boy - Jam
Jams
Giant Steps
Purple Haze
Sing a Simple Song - Jams
Dolphin Dance
Black Market - Jams
Punk Jazz
Star Spangled Banner
CommentPersonnel:
Jerry Gonzalez tp, perc; Butch Thomas ts; Alex Foster ts, ss;
Michael Gerber kbd; Delmar Brown kbd; Hiram Bullock g;
Jaco Pastorius b, kbd; Kenwood Dennard dr
Jerry Gonzalez tp, perc; Butch Thomas ts; Alex Foster ts, ss;
Michael Gerber kbd; Delmar Brown kbd; Hiram Bullock g;
Jaco Pastorius b, kbd; Kenwood Dennard dr
Set 1Three Views of a Secret
Bluesette
Reza
Elegant People
Beaver Patrol >
(drum solo) >
American Boy >
jam >
Giant Steps
Purple Haze
Sing a Simple Song >
jam >
Dolphin Dance
Black Market >
jam >
Punk Jazz
Star Spangled Banner
Bluesette
Reza
Elegant People
Beaver Patrol >
(drum solo) >
American Boy >
jam >
Giant Steps
Purple Haze
Sing a Simple Song >
jam >
Dolphin Dance
Black Market >
jam >
Punk Jazz
Star Spangled Banner
CommentThought to be the first of two sets
Set 22nd Show:
Dear Prudence
Invitation
Latin From Manhattan
Ode To Billie Joe >
Birdland >
Ode To Billie Joe >
Auld Lang Syne > Ewi Solo >
Jam
Say Goodnight, Gracie
Funky Broadway >
Them Changes >
Let Yourself Go >
Purple Haze >
Sing A Simple Song >
Jam
Teen Town
You Ain't So Such A Much
Dear Prudence
Invitation
Latin From Manhattan
Ode To Billie Joe >
Birdland >
Ode To Billie Joe >
Auld Lang Syne > Ewi Solo >
Jam
Say Goodnight, Gracie
Funky Broadway >
Them Changes >
Let Yourself Go >
Purple Haze >
Sing A Simple Song >
Jam
Teen Town
You Ain't So Such A Much
CommentMichael Brecker
Jaco Pastorius
Mitch Forman
Hiram Bullock
Kenwood Dennard
Jaco Pastorius
Mitch Forman
Hiram Bullock
Kenwood Dennard
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