Brecker Brothers 12/31/1981
Set I
Introduction
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
Set II
Set III
Comment
Founded 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.
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