Michael Brecker Bibliography (Listed chronologically) Compiled by David Demsey

I. Articles:

Down Beat 34, No. 19 (September 21, 1967) Ira Gitler, Phil Woods at Camp Ramblerny:” 17-18, 40. [Portrait of summer camp, mention of both Brecker brothers]

Chicago Daily News (March 11, 1968), Buck Walmsley, “Collegiate Jazz Festival Ends Without a Top Combo” [donated by Randy Sandke]

Down Beat 35, No. 9 (May 2, 1968) Dan Morgenstern, “Jazz Goes to College:” 22- 23, 36. [photo of Brecker and Randy Sandke at Notre Dame Festival] [donated by Randy Sandke]

Valerie Wilmer, “Randy Brecker: Big Noise..Horace Silver,” Melody Maker 43 (30 November 1968) :27.

“In My Opinion,” [Randy] Jazz Journal 22 (March 1969): 14-15.

Michael Cuscuna, “Young Man with Two Horns,” [Randy] Down Beat 36 (15 May 1969): 15.

J.H. Klee, “Dreams Come Through,” Down Beat 37 (12 December 1970): 16.

Michael Cuscuna, “Dreams Interview,” [Randy] Jazz and Pop 10 (March 1971): 32-6.

Herb Nolan, “Music is What I Do!,” Down Beat [cover; first major feature article] (21 June 1973): 14-15, 32.

“New Acts,” Variety 279 (21 May 1975): 72.

Fred Trietsh, “Breckers Loosely Arrange Their Success,” Daily Planet [Philadelphia gig] (March 2-9, 197X: 31.

Robert Palmer, “Sneakin’ Up the Charts with the Brecker Brothers,” Down Beat 42, No, 16 [cover] (9 October, 1975): 12-13.

C. Wadsworth, “Breckers Blow Into the Discos,” Melody Maker 50 (20 December 1975):16.

“Making Waves,” Melody Maker 51 (22 May 1976): 32.

Leonard Feather, “Blindfold Test,” Down Beat 43 (12 August 1976): 39.

Leonard Feather, “A Time for Silver: 25th Anniversary Salute,” Radio Free Jazz 18 (March 1977): 20.

“Concert Review,” Variety 285 (22 December 1977): 86.

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“Concert Review,” Variety 292 (18 October 1978): 272.

“Concert Review,” Variety 287 (22 December 1978): 62.

Steve Bloom, “Brecker Brothers: Studio and Its Discontents, Down Beat 46 (21 June 21 1979): 24-6.

P. Christiano, “Brecker Brothers – Studio Pros,” International Musician 78 (December 1979): 6.

“First Take: The Brecker Brothers,” Jazz Magazine [US] 3, No. 2 (1979): 28-9.

L. Tomkins, “The Field is Wide Open,” Crescendo International 19 (3 September 1980): 22.

Gary Giddins, “Weather Bird,” [concert review] Village Voice 25 (8 October 1980): 81.

S. Yoelin, “Michael Brecker Solo on ‘Spidit’ – Transcription,” Down Beat 48 (3 June 1981): 62-3.

“Some Skunk Funk Score,” Jazz Educators Journal 14 (Feb/March 1982): 3.

K. R. Bachmann, “Michael Brecker and Steps,” Jazz Podium 31 (August 1982): 26-6.

“Caught: Steps,” Down Beat 49 (August 1982): 56.

Jerome Reese, “Plein Feux sure les Breckers,” Jazz Hot 386 (Sept/Oct 1982): 28, 31-2.

“Concert Review: Brecker Brothers,” Variety 310 (2 February 1983): 104.

Howard Mandel, “Steps Ahead,” Down Beat 50 [cover] (August 1983): 18-21.

Jeff Berlin, “Bass and Beyond: Un-Basslike Phase,” Guitar Player 17 (September 1983): 128.

C. Mnnthe, “Tran timmar med Steps,” Orkster Journal 52 (May 1984): 20.

“Camden Jazz Fest Review,” Jaz Journal International 37 (May 1984): 21.

T. Zehender, “Steps Ahead,” Jazz Podium 33 (May 1984):22-3.

GQ 54, No. 5 (May 1984), “All That Jazz” [modeling photo]: 206.

Mark Gilbert, “Mike Mainieri,” [Steps Ahead] Jazz Journal International 37 [Brecker cover portrait] (December 1984):1.

Jeff Berlin, “Bass and Beyond: Holding Down the Bottom and More,” Guitar Player 17 (Sept 1983):128.

Trent Kynaston, “Pro Session: Analysis of Michael Brecker’s Harmonic Style,” Down Beat 52 (May 1985): 54-5.

“Steps: Concert Review, Kook Jazz Festival,” Variety 319 (3 July 1985): 62.

“Breckers Close Nitery,” [Seventh Avenue South] Variety 321 (15 January 1986): 223. Michael Brecker Bibliography 3

“Talent in Action: Steps,” Billboard 91 (30 August 1986): 27.

Yoshihiro Kumagai, Jazz Life 9, No. 110 (September 1986), “Steps Ahead Interview (Mike Mainieri & Michael Brecker);” 11-15. [cover]

“Steps: Magnetic,” Keyboard 12 (October 1986): 32.

S. Gett, “Smith Steps Ahead After Leaving Journey, Billboard 98 (22 November 1986): 35.

Bill Milkowski, “Riffs,” Down Beat 53 (December 1986):14.

David Demsey, “Michael Brecker,” Saxophone Journal 11, No. 4 [cover] (1987): 22- 8.

David Gross, Windplayer 3, No. 7 (March/April 1987), “Michael Brecker,” [includes “Beirut” solo transcription]: 16-21. [cover]

“Talent in Action,” Billboard 99 (25 April 1987): 26.

Tom Moon, “Brecker Breaks Out on His Own,” Billboard 99 (11 April 1987): 20.

Stephanie Stein, “Interview: Brecker Solo,” Jazziz 4, No. 3 [cover] (April/May 1987): 9-11.

Bill Milkowski, “Michael Brecker on Impulse,” Down Beat 54 [cover] (June 1987): 16-19.

Jazz Life 6, No. 120 (June 1987), “Special Session in Japan;” 31-37. [cover]

Tom Moon, “A Session Ace Swears Off Safe Sax – For Now,” Musician 107 (September 1987): 20.

Wire, Issue 45 (November 1987), “Michael Brecker Into the Limelight: Alone Again, Unnatrually:” 31-33, 37.

“In der Hamburg Fabrik,” Jazz Podium 36 (December 1987): 20-21.

Ben Sidran, “L’Heure au Break Pour Michael Brecker,” Jazz Magazine 362 (1987): 42-3.

F.R. Simon, “Jazz en Direct,” Jazz Magazine 365 (1987): 6.

“Encyclopedie Permanante,” Jazz Magazine 363 (1987): 24-5.

Ben Sidran, “Brecker, ou, Le Sax Branche,” Jazz Magazine 363 (1987): 38-9.

J. Andrews, J. Jisi, “B. P. for Brecker and Stern,” Guitar Player 22 (September 1988): 68-70.

Michael Bloom, Swing Journal 42, No. 13 (November 1988), “Michael Brecker: His Life, His Music, His Future:” 74-77. [cover] Michael Brecker Bibliography 4

Ken Franckling, “New Leaves: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Times [cover] (November 1988): 16-17.

Pawel Brodowski, “Michael Brecker: A Spirit of Discovery,” Jazz Forum 115, No. 6 (1988): 30-35.

G. Endress, “Michael Brecker,” Jazz Podium 38 (April 1989): 3.

J. Olson, “Brecker mel Tolvan,” Orkester Journal 57 (April 1989): 11.

“Michael Brecker,” Saxophone Journal 15, No. 6 (May 1991): 58-60.

Demsey, David, “The Successful Sax, Part V,” [transcription of Brecker rhythm changes solo] Jazz Educators Journal 23, No. 4 (Summer 1991): 36-41.

Milkowski, Bill, “Brecker Brothers Boogie Out of Africa,” Down Beat 59, No. 10 [cover] (October 1992): 16-18, 20.

JazzLife (November 1992), “Return of the Brecker Brothers,” 14-18; “Brecker Brothers History,” 19-22: “Above and Below” [score and transcriptions] 119-125. [cover]

Swing Journal 46, No. 11 (November 1992), “The Return!” [Brecker Brothers at Nippon Express Festival] 12; “The Brecker Brothers:” 70-73.

Ad Lib [Japan] 22, No. 10, “The Brecker Brothers:” 11-14, 39. [cover]

Tarte, Bob, “Hamming It Up,” The Beat13, No. 2 (1994): 22-28.

Primack, Bret, “The Brecker Brothers,” Jazz Times 25, No. 1 [cover] (February 1995): 44-48

Mark Gilbert, Jazz Journal 48, No. 6 (June 1995), “The Brecker Brothers:” 6-7. [interview with Michael and Randy]

Johnson, Martin, “An Easy Marriage of Styles: McCoy Tyner and Michael Brecker,” Down Beat 63, No. 1 [cover] (January 1996): 16-20.

Demsey, David, “New Saxophone Publications: ‘Michael Brecker Transcriptions’,” Saxophone Journal 20, No. 5 (March 1996): 64-65.

JazzLife (July 1996), “Michael on Impulse!,” 18-22; “Michael Brecker” 23-29; Analysis 30-32; “Song for Bilbao” [score and solos] 33-37; “Live By the Sea ’97:” 149. [cover]

“Obituaries: Don Grolnick,” Washington Post [Washington, DC] (6 June 1996): B5.

Rosen, Craig, “Pop: Jazz Pianist/Producer Don Grolnick Dies at 48,” Billboard 108, No. 24 (15 June 1996): 14, 94. Michael Brecker Bibliography 5

Gilbert, Mark, “Book Reviews: ‘Jazz Composer’s Companion’ by Gil Goldstein,” Jazz Journal International 49, No. 6 (June 1996): 17.

Osland, Miles, “Woodshed Transcription: Michael Brecker’s Tenor Sax Solo on Impressions,” Down Beat 63, No. 7 (July 1996): 64-65.

Jurgeit, Ludwig, “Chris Walden: Viel Herz für Big Band Jazz, erfolgreich mit Filmmusik,” Jazz Podium 45, No. 7-8 (July 1996): 26-27.

Rocco, Roger, “New Music Reviews/Marching Band—‘Some Skunk Funk’ by Randy Brecker, arranged by Michael Sweeney, percussion by Will Rapp,” Instrumentalist 50, No. 12 (July 1996): 64- 65.

Bachmann, KlausRobert, “Villinger Jazzfestival VS swingt,” Jazz Podium 45, No. 9 (September 1996): 32.

Tauss, Lucy, “Call and Response: The Larry Coryell Interview,” Jazziz 14, No. 1 (January 1997): 64- 65, 67.

Primack, Bret, “Tony Williams,” Jazz Times 27, No. 1 (February 1997): 40-42, 44

Jackson, Michael, “Riffs: ‘Have a Nice Life,’” Down Beat 64, No. 4 (April1997): 10.

“Michael Brecker Scores Grammy Triple Double,” Jazziz 14, No. 5 (May 1997): 18.

Enterprise [Dobbs Ferry, NY] Catherine Tymkiw, “A High Note: Grammy Winner Keeps Tuned to Solid Ground:” 3, 20-21.

Woodard, Josef, “Hearsay: Jim Beard,” Jazz Times 27, No. 4 (May 1997): 30.

Cookridge, Robert, “Leeds International Jazz Educators Conference,” Crescendo 34, No. 3 (June 1997): 6.

Doezema, Robert, “Transcription: Pat Metheny’s Guitar Solo on [Michael Brecker’s] ‘Slings and Arrows’,” Down Beat 6, No. 8 (August 1997): 70-71.

Milkowski, Bill, “Playback: Jazz Great Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts – Wynton, Branford and Beyond,” Modern Drummer32, No. 1 (January 2008): 108, 110-112.

Paoletta, Michael, “Ledford Fuses Jazz, Hip-Hop,” Billboard 110, No. 5 (31 January 1998): 38, 40-41.

Reece, Doug, “Popular Uprisings,” Billboard 110, No. 5 (31 January 1998): 38-41

Woodard, Josef, “In Search of Pat Metheny,” Jazziz15, No. 2 (February 1998): 42-44, 46, 48.

Ouellette, Dan, “Revolutions: Mark Ledford,” Vibe 6, No, 2 (March 1998): 154.

JazzLife (May 1998), “Michael Brecker” 3-5; “Mike Mainieri” 10-13; “Michael Brecker Special Michael Brecker Bibliography 6

Issue,” 19; “Searching for New Jazz Style,” 20-21; “History of Michael Brecker” [timeline] 22-25; “Analysis of Michael Brecker,” [includes “Skylark”]: 26-31. [cover]

Allen, Eric, “Woodshed Transcription: Michael Brecker’s Tenor Sax Solo on Body and Soul,” Down Beat 65, No. 5 (May 1998): 80-81.

LaVerne, Andy, “Master Class: Don Grolnick – Time/Line,” Keyboard 24, No. 5 (May 1998): 62-70, 72.

Fromartz, Samuel, “The Darkness, The Edge, and the Bright Side,” Jazziz 15, No. 5 [cover] (May 1998): 42-46.

Swing Journal 52, No. 5 (May 1998), Two-page Two Blocks from the Edge ad, 28-29; “Gold Disc: Two Blocks from the Edge,”124-125; “Hear Me Talkin’ To Ya: Michael Brecker:” 218-219.

Milkowski, Bill, “Michael Brecker: Growth Investments,” Jazz Times 28, No. 5 [cover] (June 1998): 34-37.

Watrous, Peter,” “One Rhythm to the Next, His Thoughts Race Out Loud,” New York Times [New York, NY] (5 June 1998): B26.

Jazz Magazine [Universal Media] “Chemistry Lesson: Michael Brecker Teaches Us the Formula for His Latest Creation:” 3. [cover]

Jazzwise 14 (July/August 1998), Stuart Nicholson, “Giant Steps:” 6-8 [Great Britain]. [cover]

Parris, Gil, “Sessions: Sax Lines for 6-Stringers,” Guitar Player 32, No. 8 (August 1998): 154.

Hale, James, “63rd Annual Readers Poll: Runners-Up Jazz Album of the Year,” Down Beat 65, No. 12 (December 1998): 33.

Jazz Improv 2, No. 2 (1999) Eric Nemeyer, “Man of the Times: An Interview with Michael Brecker,” 103-109; also transcriptions of Brecker solos on “Outrance” [p 113]; “Madame Toulouse” [p. 196]; analysis of “Outrance” by Rick Helzer [p. 111]; record review of CD Time is of the Essence [p. 110]

“Festivals, Concerts, Clubs: Paris,” JAZZ HOT (December 1998-January 1999): 6. von Osterhausen, Hans-Jürgen, Leverkusener Jazztage,” Jazz Podium 48, No. 1 (January 1999): 33.

Osland, Miles, “Michael Brecker’s Tenor Sax Intro on ‘Delta City Blues’,” Down Beat 66, No. 4 (April 1999): 72-73.

Kathy Sokol, Swing Journal 43, No. 4 (April 1989), “Pat Metheny Meets Michael Brecker:” 81-89.

Kuzmich, John, Jr., “Survey of New Teaching Materials: The Brecker Brothers,” Jazz Educators Michael Brecker Bibliography 7

Journal 31, No. 6 (May 1999): 79

Woodard, Josef, “Michael Brecker: On Impulse!,” Jazz Hot (July 1999): 34-37.

Swing Journal 53, No. 11 (October 1999), “Michael Brecker: The Essence:” 92-95.

McElfresh, Dave, “Calculated Convergence,” Down Beat 66, No. 10 (October 1999): 55.

Bourne, Michael, “Caught: Piece de Resistance,” Down Beat 66, No. 10 (October 1999): 56.

Swing Journal 53, No. 12 (November 1999), mulitple mentions; Chick Corea on cover.

JazzLife (November 1999), “Michael Brecker:” 3-7; “Featuring Michael Brecker and Friends,” [features interviews, analysis]:19-25. [cover]

Graybow, Steve, “Brecker Enlists 3 Favorite Drummers,” Billboard 111, No. 45 (6 November 1999): 43.

Endress, Gudrun, “Ich bin ein Produkt meiner Zeit: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Podium 48, No. 11 (November 1999): 3-6.

Haar, Paul, “Rick Margitza,” Saxophone Journal 24, No. 2 (November 1999): 20-27.

Fagien, Michael, “With Strings,” JAZZIZ 16, No. 11 (November 1999): 18-21, 89.

Ad Lib [Japan] 27, No. 11 (November 1999), “Michael Brecker:” 110-111.

Milkowski, Bill, “Live: Montreal International Jazz Festival,” Jazz Times 29, No. 10 (December 1999): 111-112.

David Orthmann, “Profile: Michael Brecker,” Hot House 18, No. 12 (December 1999): 15.

Panken, Ted, “Elvin’s Birthday Bash,” Down Beat 67, No. 1 (January 2000): 69.

“Artists’ Perspectives of the ‘90s,” Down Beat 67, No. 1 (January 2000): 33-35, 37.

Panken, Ted, “Shades of Soul,” Down Beat 67, No. 2 [cover] (February 2000): 26-28, 30-31, 33.

Zych, David, “Live: Clearwater Jazz Holiday,” Jazz Times 30, No. 2 (March 2000): 55-56

McElfresh, Dave,”Twelve Questions for Michael Brecker,” Goldmine 26, No. 8 (21 April 2000): 22.

“Playing It Straight,” JAZZIZ17, No. 4 (April 2000): 44-45.

Blumenthal, Bob, “Live: 5th Festival Internacional de Jazz de Punta del Este,” Jazz Times 30, No 4 (May 2000): 92-93. Michael Brecker Bibliography 8

JazzLife (June 2000), “Michael Brecker:” 3-7; “Michael Brecker” [interview]: 22-25. [cover]

“Passing Notes: Jazz à Vienne 2000,” Crescendo 37, No. 3 (June 2000): 2.

Holston, Mark, “Latin: Boning Up On Tradition,” Jazziz 17, No. 6 (June 2000): 30-33.

Haid, Mike, “A Different View: Michael Brecker, Contemporary Sax Star,” Modern Drummer 24, No. 6 (June 2000): 124, 126, 128-130.

Lowe, Jacques, “Michael Brecker @ Home,” Jazz Times 30, No. 5 (June 2000): 36-37.

Sergio Monsalvo, Scat 1, No. 7 (March 2001), “Michael Brecker: Un Sax Esencial” [Mexico]: 8-9.

Hudson Valley 24, No. 12 (April 2001), Thomas Staudter, “The Three Tenors: A Trio of Jazz’s Greatest Saxophonists Find Inspiration and Solitude in the Hudson Valley” [Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, Joshua Redman]: 32-35.

JazzLife (July 2001), Michael Brecker Special Issue: “Michael Brecker:” 14-17; “Michael Brecker:” 20; Tune Analysis: 28-31; “Always,” [solo transcription]: 32-38. [cover]

Mandel, Howard, “Jazz 2001: Modern, Not Monolithic,” Jazziz 18, No. 7 (July 2001): 68-70.

Giddins, Gary, “Minnie the Moocher’s Revenge: Sing Along with the JVC All-Stars,” The Village Voice 46, No. 28 (17 July 2001): 65-67

Bivort, Patrick, “Ballads: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Hot (July 2001): 39-41.

Swing Journal 55, No. 8 (July 2001), “Michael Brecker:” 84.

Wegner, Matthias, “Es wird für mich immer wichtiger Balladen zu spielen: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Podium 50l, No. 7-8 (July 2001): 16-17

“Schnappschüsse,” Dissonanz/Dissonance (August 2001): 46.

Hennessey, Mike, “The WDR Big Band,” Crescendo 37, No. 4 (August 2000): 24.

Lutz, Godehard, “Hauseigene Produktion des Payerischen Hofs: Münchner Klviersommer,” Jazz Podium 50, No. 9 (September 2001): 38.

Bourne, Michael, “Brecker’s Montreal Tightrope Walk,” Down Beat 68, No 10 (October 2001): 56.

Nicholson, Stuart, “Jazz helt enkelt,” Orkester Journalen 68, No. 10 (October 2001): 2-6.

Swing Journal 56, No. 2 (February 2002), “2001 Jazz Disc Award: Michael Brecker Nearness of You:” 12, 16-17, 62. [cover]

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Jazzwise 55 (July 2002), “New Directions:” 22-27

Swing Journal 56, No. 10 (September 2002), “Cover Artist,” “Jazz Heroes Now!,” “Jazz a Vienne,” 10-17, 64-67. [cover]

Graybow, Steven, “Jazz Notes: Innovation and Inspiration,” Billboard 114, No. 41 (12 October 2002): 34.

Ouellette, Dan, “Gig Nightmares: Jazz Tales of Woe,” Down Beat 69, No. 10 (October 2002): 40-45, 47.

Widran, Jonathan, “Jason Miles: Producing All-Star Tributes, Pop Legends and Gato Barbieri,” Music Connection 26, No. 22 (28 October 2002-10 November 2002): 17.

Milkowski, Bill, “Opening Chorus: Hearsay – Adam Rogers” Jazz Times 33, No. 8 (October 2003): 31.

Swing Journal 57, No. 11 (October 2003), “Jazz on a Summer’s Day 2003 – Brecker Brothers:” 205.

Jacobsen, Tom, “Moldejazz 2003,” The Mississippi Rag [Minneapolis, Minn] (1 October 2003): 24- 25.

Milkowski, Bill, “Opening Chorus: Big Angles – Michael Brecker Goes ‘Wide’,” Jazz Times 33, No. 9 (November 2003): 27-28.

Galvani, Stefano, “Joey Calderazzo,” Jazz Hot (Jun 2004): 30.

Roberts, Michael, “The Soul in the Machine,” Jazziz 21, No. 4 (April 2004): 82.

Kittlaus, Hans-Bernd, “Attraktive Popchiene spannende Jazz-Entdeckungen: North Sea Jazz Festival,” Jazz Podium 53, No. 9 (September 2004): 36-37.

Josephson, Isaac, “The Beat: Jazzers Get Political,” Down Beat 71, No. 9 (September 2004): 13.

Ouellette, Dan, “Coltrane Inspiration: Joe Lovano, David Liebman and Michael Brecker Connect for a Torrid Saxophone Summit,” Down Beat 71, No. 10 (October 2004): 38-40, 42-44.

Endress, Gudrun, “A Groovy Family Affair: Aaron Neville und the Neville Brothers,” Jazz Podium 53, No. 11 (November 2004): 28-29.

Bettine, Michael, “Playback: Terry Bozzio – The Drummer as Orchestra,” Modern Drummer 29, No. 3 (March 2005): 134-137, 139.

Micallef, Ken, “Antonio Sanchez: Tripping the Clave Fantastic,” Modern Drummer 29, No. 5 (May 2005): 42-50, 52, 54-55.

McRae, Barry, “Sound Investment: Mainstream,” Jazz Journal International58, No. 8 (August 2005): 10. Michael Brecker Bibliography 10

Koransky, Jason, “The Beat: Brecker Needs Stem Cell Transplant, in Fight for His Life,” Down Beat 72, No. 10 (October 2005): 20.

Silkaitis, Katherine, “Opening Chorus: Time is of the Essence – Michael Brecker’s Fight for Life,” Jazz Times 35, No. 9 (November 2005): 33.

Heavner, Tracey, “Woodshed Solo: Michael Brecker’s Side-Slipping Tenor Saxophone Solo on Delta City Blues,” Down Beat 73, No. 3 (March 2006): 90-91.

Mergner, Lee, “JT Notes: Humility, Honor & Hope,” Jazz Times 36, No. 5 [cover] (June 2006): 20.

Milkowski, Bill, “A Musician’s Quilt: A Portrait of Michael Brecker,” Jazz Times 36, No, 5 [cover] (June 2006): 44-50, 52-54.

“Master Class: ‘Angle of Repose’,” Strings 21, No. 1 (June 2006): 48-49.

Ouellette, Dan, “Music: Jazz Notes – Cosby’s Playboy Party,” Billboard 118, No. 28 (15 July 2006): 36.

Panken, Ted, “The Beat: Brecker Returns to Stage at Hancock’s Carnegie Night,” Down Beat 73, No. 8 (August 2006): 13.

Whitesel, Todd, “High Fidelity: High Resolution Recording Roundup,” Goldmine 32, No. 20 (29 September 2006): 9.

Tesser, Neil, “Traditions: Brecker Update,” Jazziz 23, No. 9 (September 2006): 24-25.

Jacob, Volker Joachim; Jurgeit, Ludwig, “Zwischen Hochgeschwindigkeit und Ballenzauber: Eldar,” Jazz Podium 55, No. 10 (October 2006): 24-25.

Ouellette, Dan, “Music: Jazz Notes – The Micro-Indei Grammys,” Billboard 119, No. 6 (10 February 2007): 74.

Lamont, Duncan, “Sir George,” Crescendo 44, No. 1 (February 2007): 9, 22-23.

Koransky, Jason, “First Take: Going Home,” Down Beat 74, No. 3 (March 2007): 8.

Rideout, Ernie, “Links: From the Editor – What We Really Wanted,” Keyboard 33, No. 4 (April 2007): 8.

“The Brecker DB Files,” Down Beat 74, No. 4 (April 2007): 36.

Koransky, Jason, “First Take: A Tough Act to Follow,” Down Beat 74, No. 4 (April 2007): 8.

Ouellette, Dan, “Remembering a Titan: The Life, Legacy and Final Recording of Saxophonist Michael Brecker,” Down Beat 74, No. 4 (April 2007): 33-37. Michael Brecker Bibliography 11

Milkowski, Bill, “Solo: On Belonging and Grieving – Guest Column,” Jazz Times 37, No. 3 (April 2007): 26.

JazzLife (April 2007), “Michael Brecker Remembered” 8-11 [photos, narrative from Town Hall NYC memorial concert]

Panken, Ted, “The Beat: Brecker Remembered for Compassion, Strength and Musical Genius at Memorial,” Down Beat 74, No. 5 (May 2007): 18.

Gottschalk, Kurt, “Opening Notes: New York is Now,” Coda (May 2007): 8.

Ullman, Michael, “The Jazz Column,” Fanfare 30, No. 5 (May 2007): 332-337.

Demsey, David, “Michael Brecker in His Own Words: Michael Brecker 1949-2007,” Saxophone Journal 31, No. 5 (May 2007): 4-7.

Pope, David, “Creative Jazz Improvisation: In Gratitude to Michael Brecker,” Saxophone Journal 31, No. 5 (May 2007): 26-27.

Gonzalez, Fernando; Roberts, Michael, “Testament: With an Exquisite Final Album, Michael Brecker Left This World on a Note of Eloquent Transcendence,” Jazziz 24, No. 6 (Jun 2007): 30-37.

Gonzalez, Fernando, “Editor’s Letter: Grand Finale,” Jazziz 24, No. 6 [cover] (June 2007): 8.

Endress, Gudrun, “I Live to Play and I Play to Live: Joe Lovano,” Jazz Podium 56, No. 6 (June 2007): 3-4.

“Michael Brecker,” Jazz Hot (June 2007): 34-35.

JazzLife (June 2007), Michael Brecker Special Issue: “Michael Brecker:” 18-27; includes his solo on “Waltz for Debby.”

“American Ensemble: In Memoriam,” Chamber Music 24, No. 3 (June 2007): 14.

“Your Letters and E-Mail,” Bass Player18, No. 7 (July 2007): 10.

Goeman, Ulfert, “Benefiz-Jazznight: A Tribute to Michael Brecker,” Jazz Podium 56, No. 9 (September 2007): 39.

Metheny, Pat, “72nd Annual Readers Poll: Michael Brecker – Hall of Fame,” Down Beat 74, No. 12 (December 2007): 50.

“Critics’ Choice 2007,” Jazziz 25, No 1 (January 2008): 30-37. Michael Brecker Bibliography 12

“The Year in Review ’07: Highs & Lows – Top 50 CDs,” Jazz Times 38, No. 1 (January 2008): 62- 67.

“The Year in Review ’07: Highs & Lows – Readers’ Poll,” Jazz Times 38, No. 1 (January 2008): 68- 69.

Seidel, Richard, “The Beat: Things to Come,” Down Beat 75, No. 1 (January 2008): 21.

Brecker, Randy, “Farewells: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Times 38, No. 2 (March 2008): 40-41.

Fagien, Michael, “Publishers Letter: When Are They Going to Do Something?,” Jazziz 25, No. 2 (March 2008): 8.

“What’s on Your Playlist?,” JazzEd 3, No 2 (March 2008): 10.

Collins, Jay, “New Issues: Jimmy Amadie – ‘The Gospel as We Know It’,” Cadence 34, No. 4-6 (April 2008): 181.

Ries, Tim, DownBeat U: Saxophone School – Master Class: Woodshed – Ears Wide Open: Composition Creation with Michael Brecker,” Down Beat 75, No. 5 (May 2008): 54-55.

Meredith, Bill, “Saudades,” Jazz Times 38, No. 8 (October 2008): 44-47, 80.

Watson, John, “Herbie Hancock – Blue Notes and Beyond,” Jazz Journal International 62, No. 2 (February 2009): 6-8.

“76 år med OJ Juni-Aug,” Orkester Journalen77, No. 3 (June 2009): 80-81.

“Prelude: One for Michael Brecker,” Jazziz 26, No. 6 (October 2009): 16

Ouellette, Dan, “John Patitucci: At the Crossroads of Melody, Rhythm and Harmony,” Down Beat 76, No. 11 (November 2009): 48-51.

Fine, Eric, “Jazz On Campus: South Florida’s Jazz Composition Center Honors Brecker,” Down Beat 76, No. 12 (December 2009): 94.

“Westchester Jazz Orchestra To Honor Michael Brecker,” JazzEd 5, No. 5 (September 2010): 8.

Krieger, Franz, “Transcriptions: ‘Thieves in the Temple’ – As Played by Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker and Dave Holland,” Jazz Research News (2010): 1658-1664.

Milkowski, Bill, “Six Strings and the Truth: A Conversation with Guitarist Mike Stern,” Jazziz 29, No. 7 (July 2012): 26-32.

Grand, Fred, “Marius Neset,” Jazz Journal 65, No. 9 (September 2012): 10-12. Michael Brecker Bibliography 13

Ephland, John, “Brecker Brothers Offered Their Own Trajectory Through ‘70s Sessions,” Down Beat 80, No. 2 (February 2013): 81.

Jisi, Chris, “Song King,” Bass Player 24, No. 8 (August 2013): 28-30,32-34,36-39.

Durso, Jim, Woodshed: Randy Brecker’s Trading 8’s Trumpet Solos on ‘Sponge’,” Down Beat 80, No. 8 (August 2013): 96-97.

Milkowski, Bill, “Once More, With Feeling,” Jazziz 30, No. 11 (November 2013): 26.

Milkowski, Bill, “Once More With Feeling,” Jazziz 30, No. 12 (Winter 2014): 26.

Clark, Andrew, “Michael Brecker: Old School Rock and Roll,” Saxophone Today (March/April 2014): 18-19.

Shaun Brady, Jazz Times (July/August 2016), “Sex Drugs and Jazz: Seventh Avenue South;” 33-41. [QA’s with Randy Brecker, Peter Erskine, Kate Greenfield, John Scofield, Bob Mintzer, club staff, others]

“Feature Profile: Gene Perla,” Allegro (May 2020): 28-29. [contains photo of Perla/Brecker/Herbie/Alaias with Joni Mitchell, 1979 Playboy Jazz Fest]

II. Record Reviews:

Dan Morgenstern, “Record Reviews: Score,” [Randy] Down Beat 37 (19 February 1970): 19.

“Record Reviews: Imagine My Surprise,” [Dreams] Down Beat 39 (30 March 1972): 24.

“Record Reviews: Guerilla Band,” [Hal Galper] Down Beat 39 (30 March 1972): 39.

“Review: Don’t Stop the Music,” Rolling Stone 241 (16 June 1977): 68.

“Review: Don’t Stop the Music,” Down Beat 44 (6 October 1977): 33-4.

“Review: Heavy Metal Bebop,” Feature 74 (March, 1979): 93.

“Review: Heavy Metal Bebop,” Down Beat 46 (21 July 1979): 31.

“Review: Blue Montreux,” Down Beat 47 (March, 1980): 46.

“Review: Blue Montreux II,” Down Beat 47 (March, 1980): 46.

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“Review: Détente,” Musician 27 (September/October 1980): 84.

“Record Reviews: Detente,” Down Beat 48 (January 1981): 45.

“Record Reviews: Straphangin’,” High Fidelity/Musical America 31 (September 1981): 85.

“Record Reviews: Straphangin’,” Down Beat 49 (January 1982): 34-35.

“Record Review: Cityscape,” Jazz Journal International 36 (January 1983): 32.

“Album Review: Cityscape,” Crescendo International 21 (March 1983): 27.

“Review: Steps Ahead,” Jazz Journal International 36 (December 1983): 38-9.

“Review: Modern Times,” Down Beat 51 (August 1984): 34.

“Review: Modern Times,” Jazz Journal International 37 (October 1984): 36.

Doug Ramsey, “Record Review: Hearts and Numbers,” Jazz Times (February 1986): 21.

“Review: Magnetic,” Jazz Journal International 39 (December 1986): 38.

“Record Review: Michael Brecker,” Saxophone Journal 12, No. 2 (1987): 47.

“Video: Live at the Village Vanguard” [John Abercrombie] Jazz Times (August 1987): 30.

“Record Review: Michael Brecker,” Down Beat 54 (September 1987): 39-40.

“Record Review: Michael Brecker,” Cadence 13 (September 1987): 63-64.

Chip Stern, “Jazz Short Takes: Michael Brecker,” Musician 107 (September 1987): 110.

“Record Review: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Journal International 40 (October 1987):30.

“Record and CD Review: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Times (October 1987): 56.

“Record Review: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Forum 109 (1987):55.

F.R. Simon, “Disques: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Magazine 364 (1987): 37.

“Record and CD Reviews: Don’t Try This at Home,” Jazz Times (November 1988): 27.

“Disques: Don’t Try This at Home,” Jazz Magazine 377 (December 1988): 55.

“CD Reviews: Don’t Try This at Home,” Down Beat 56 (January 1989): 36-7.

“Review: Don’t Try This at Home,” Cadence (April 1989).

Dupont, David, “Reviews: Michael Brecker,” Cadence 20, No. 4 (April 1994): 81-82.

Bartlett, Andy, Reviews: Michael Brecker,” Cadence 21, No. 4 (April 1995): 103. Michael Brecker Bibliography 15

Richmond, Kim, “Jazz Player Recommended Recordings,” Jazz Player 2, No. 4 (June 1995): 73-75.

Bieber, Mike, “Two Leading Saxophonists Follow Coltrane’s Vibe,” Jazziz13, No. 9 (September 1996): 68.

“Ich arbeite sehr hart an der Musik,” Jazz Podium 45, No. 11 (November 1996): 6.

Milkowski, Bill, “Into the Wilderness with Tony Williams,” Jazziz14, No. 1 (January 1997): 74-77.

Martin, Mel, “Recommended Recordings: Tales from the Hudson by Michael Brecker,” Saxophone Journal 21, No. 5 (March 1997): 73-74.

Robinson, Greg, “Michael Brecker Quintet,” Jazz Times 27, No. 5 (June1997): 85.

Eskow, Gary, “Recording Notes: Jason Miles Pays Tribute to Weather Report,” Mix 24, No. 1 (January 2000): 145, 154-156.

Kramer, Michael J., “Auditions: Close at Hand,” Jazziz18, No. 8 (August 2001): 46-47.

Völz, Johannes, “Die Freiheit des Stream-of-Conciousness: Harald Haertner,” Jazz Podium 50, No. 9 (September 2001): 14-15.

Murph, John, “Michael Brecker: Nearness of You: The Ballad Book,” Jazz Times 31, No. 7 (September 2001): 93.

Herb Wong, “Jazz Perspective: Jazz CDs with Thematic Handles,” [Nearness of You] Jazz Educators Journal34, No. 2 (September 2001): 62-63.

Shoemaker, Bill, “Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove – Directions in Music Live at Massey Hall,” Jazz Times 32, No. 5 (June 2002): 83-84.

Ephland, John, “Directions in Music: Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock & Roy Hargrove,” Down Beat 69, No. 6 (June 2002): 26.

Ephland, John, “Reviews: Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove – Directions in Music Live at Massey Hall,” Down Beat 69, No. 7 (July 2002): 52.

Ansell, Derek, “Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove – Directions in Music Live at Massey Hall,” Jazz Journal International 55, No. 8 (August 2002): 34.

Freeman, Phil, “Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove – Directions in Music Live at Massey Hall,” Jazziz19, No. 8 (August 2002): 65.

Partage, Jérôme, “Directions in Music/Live at Massey Hall,” [Herbie Hancock/Michael Brecker/Roy Hargrove] Jazz Hot (October 2002): 44

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McDonough, John, “Charlie Haden with Michael Brecker – American Dreams,” Down Beat 69, No. 12 (December 2002): 72.

Kerr, Billy, “Recommended Recordings: Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove – Directions in Music Live at Massey Hall,” Saxophone Journal 27, No. 3(January 2003): 48-49.

Soliman, Lorraine, “American Dreams” [Charlie Haden with Michael Brecker] Jazz Hot (February 2003): 43.

Kosky, Chris, “American Dreams,” Bass World [The Journal of ISB] 26, No. 3 (February 2003): 64.

Booth, Garry, “Reviews: Crossing Borders,” BBC Music Magazine12, No. 5 (January 2004): 78.

Jisi, Chris; Friedland, Ed; Olwell, Greg; Herrera, Jonathan; Leigh, Bill, “BP Recommends,” Bass Player14, No. 8 (August 2003): 82, 84.

McDonough, John, “Reviews: Michael Brecker Quindectet – Wide Angles,” Down Beat 70, No. 10 (October 2003): 68.

Kerr, Billy, “Recommended Recordings: Wide Angles,” Saxophone Journal 28, No. 2 (November 2003): 65.

Taib, Jean-Jacques, “Wide Angles,” Jazz Hot (February 2004): 38.

Kline, Joshua, “CD Reviews, Jazz Recordings – The Lay of the Land,” Double Bassist (Spring 2004): 80.

Parillo, Michael; Micallef, Ken; Patmos, Martin; Budofsky, Adam, “Critique: Albums,” Modern Drummer 28, No. 4 (April 2004): 146, 148, 150.

Simpkins, Matthew, “CD Reviews: Short Sides,” Double Bassist (Spring 2004): 82.

Kobe, Reiner, Neue CDs: Herbie Hancock: Special with Bobby McFerrin and Michael Brecker,” Jazz Podium 53, No. 12 (December 2004): 74.

Stürm, Michael, “Neue CDs: Steps Ahead – Copenhagen Live, Mike Mainieri/Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from Seventh Avenue South,” Jazz Podium 53, No. 12 (December 2004): 67.

Alper, Garth, “Album Reviews: Gathering of Spirits – Saxophone Summit,” Popular Music and Society 28, No. 5 (December 2005): 678-680.

Burdett, Geoff, “Album Reviews: Randy Brecker w/Michael Brecker and the WDR Big Band,” Crescendo 43, No. 1 (February 2006): 28-29.

“New Releases: Randy Brecker/Michael Brecker,” Goldmine 32, No. 20 (29 September 2006): 32, 47, 52, 56.

Jisi, Chris, “BP Recommends: The Brecker Brothers: Sneakin’ Up Behind You – The Very Best of the Michael Brecker Bibliography 17

Brecker Brothers,” Bass Player 17, No. 9 (September 2006): 62.

Macnie, Jim, “Reviews: Randy Brecker with Michael Brecker,” Down Beat 73, No. 9 (September 2006): 62. de Barros, Paul; Corbett, John; McDonough, John; Macnie, Jim, “Reviews: The Hot Box – Critics’ Comments,” Down Beat 73, No. 9 (September 2006): 61.

Jack, Gordon, “Record Reviews: Saxophone Summit, Gathering of Spirits,” Jazz Journal International 59, No. 10 (October 2006): 33.

Gilmore, Brian, “Reviews: Randy Brecker w/Michael Brecker – Some Skunk Funk,” Jazz Times 36, No. 8 (October 2006): 64.

Augarde, Tony, “Record Reviews: Randy Brecker – Score,” Crescendo 44, No. 4 (Winter 2007): 34- 35.

Marcuola, Thomas, “Jazz on DVD: Randy Brecker/Michael Brecker,” Jazz Hot (June 2007): 58, 60.

Himes, Geoffrey, “Reviews – CDs: Michael Brecker – Pilgrimage,” Jazz Times 37, No. 5 (June 2007): 87-88.

“Jazz/Fusion: Album Reviews UK,” Blues & Soul (June 8, 2007-June 21, 2007): 72.

Swing Journal 61, No. 7 (June 2007), “Michael Brecker Last Recording” 14-15.

“On Disc: Pilgrimage,” Jazziz 24, No. 6 (June 2007): 18-21.

Jackson, Blair, “Recording Notes: Michael Brecker – Ending on an Up Note,” Mix 31, No. 7 (July 2007): 116, 119. de Barros, Paul, “Reviews: Michael Brecker – Pilgrimage,” Down Beat 74, No. 7 (July 2007): 66.

Jisi, Chris, “Michael Brecker: Pilgrimage,” Bass Player18, No. 8 (August 2007): 81.

Yanow, Scott, “Coda Reviews: Michael Brecker – Pilgrimage,” Coda (September 2007): 24.

Boitnott, Jim, “Michael Brecker: Pilgrimage,” Keyboard 33, No. 9 (September 2007): 12.

Wolff, Carlo, “Brecker Takes a Graceful Bow with Pilgrimage,” Goldmine 33.21 (12 October 2007): 61.

Kerr, Billy, “Pilgrimage: Michael Brecker,” Saxophone Journal 32, No. 2 (November 2007): 49-52.

Winokoor, Charles, “New Issues: Michael Brecker – Prilgrimage,” [sic] Cadence 34, No. 1-3 (Jan 2008): 162-163.

Yanow, Scott, “CD Roundup: College & University,” Jazz Times, suppl. 2009-2010 Jazz Education Michael Brecker Bibliography 18

Guide (2009): 50-53.

Brady, Shaun, “Reviews: Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge – The Comet’s Tail,” Down Beat 77, No. 1 (January 2010): 82.

Kerr, Billy, “Recommended Recordings: The Comet’s Tail, Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge,” Saxophone Journal 34, No. 3 (January 2010): 45-46.

Collins, Jay, “Video/DVD Critique: Michael and Randy Brecker Live in Tokyo,” Cadence 36, No. 10- 12 (October 2010): 106-108.

Schmitz, Alexander, “Neue CDs: Wolfgang Schalk Feat. Michael Brecker,” Jazz Podium 62, No. 9 (September 2013): 81.

III. Obituaries:

Tunzi, Kristina, “Mileposts: Deaths – Michael Brecker,” Billboard 119, No. 4 (27 January 2007): 76.

Greene, Andy, “Rock & Roll: Obituaries –Michael Brecker; Alice Coltrane; Charlotte Lesher,” Rolling Stone (22 Febraury 2007): 12.

“Noteworthy: Memorial for Michael Brecker,” JazzEd1, No. 3 (Feb 2007): 6.

Allegro [Newspaper of A.F. of M. Local 802, New York City] “Requiem: Michael Brecker,” 18.

Allegro [Newspaper of A.F. of M. Local 802, New York City] Vince Trombetta, “Remembering Michael Brecker,” 19.

Marshall, Sarah, “B & S Jazz: Michael Brecker – March 29 1939-January 13, 2007,” Blues & Soul (February 14, 2007-February 27, 2007): 48.

Patterson, Phast Phreddie, “In the News: Obituaries: Michael Brecker,” Goldmine 33, No. 5 (2 March 2007): 11.

“Obituaries: Michael Brecker,” Cadence 33, No. 3 (March 2007): 141.

Fagien, Michael, “Passings: Final Tenor – Michael Brecker,” JAZZIZ 24, No. 3 (March 2007): 10-11.

Crowther, Bruce, “Obituaries: Michael Brecker,” Jazz Journal International 60, No. 3 (March 2007): 24.

Mayse, Karen, “IAJE News: In Memory – Michael Brecker,” Jazz Education Journal 39, No. 5 (April 2007): 20-21.

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Owens, Kevin, “Riffs: Passing Notes – Michael Brecker,” Guitar Player 41, No. 4 (April 2007): 46

“News: Farewells – Michael Brecker,” Jazz Times 37, No. 3 (April 2007): 34.

Jisi, Chris, “Heavy on the Horn: Bassists Remember Michael Brecker’s Deep Impact,” Bass Player18, No. 5 (May 2007): 40-43.

“In Memoriam: Michael Brecker,” Billboard 119, No. 51 (22 December 2007): 188.

McAlinden, Bernard, “Last Chorus – Michael Brecker,” Crescendo 44, No 4 (Winter 2007): 12.

“Tributes: Michael Brecker, 57,” Rolling Stone (December 27, 2007-January 10, 2008): 98.