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Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007), nicknamed Dr. Sax, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was awarded 15 Grammy Awards as a performer and composer, received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 2004, [3] and was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2007.
Michael Brecker, a saxophonist who won 11 Grammy Awards and was among the most influential musicians in jazz since the 1960s, died yesterday at a hospital in New York City. He was 57 and lived in...
Mar 25, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Michael Brecker, one of the most influential jazz saxophonists of the modern era. From his early days in jazz-rock bands to his acclaimed albums and session work, discover his technical prowess and musical versatility.
May 2, 2024 · Brecker, Michael Leonard was an American tenor saxophonist, whose stark, jagged, yet driving jazz style influenced many tenor saxophonists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Brecker studied clarinet and alto saxophone as a boy and turned to tenor saxophone once he reached high school.
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Jan 13, 2007 · Learn about Michael Brecker, a famed jazz-fusion saxophonist and member of the Brecker Brothers. Explore his songs, albums, reviews, bio and more on AllMusic.
