Michael Brecker - Live At Fabrik Hamburg 1987

Michael Brecker - Live At Fabrik Hamburg 1987October 18, 1987 was a very special day for the two brothers Michael Brecker & Randy Brecker. For years both had conquered the stages of the world together with their band Brecker Brothers and earned the reputation of being among the world's leading jazz musicians on their instruments, the saxophone and the trumpet.

their fifth studio album and their first since 2013's Mosquito

this 1988 album by Choctaw

It builds towards a gang chant call-and-response before a lead rips

keyboardist Jordan Rudess and drummer Mike Portnoy

longtime friends and collaborators

Utilizing the same studio and pool of musicians as he would for all his recordings in this era

pianist and exponent of the double bass - Mingus understood the linear heritage of his music

word of mouth was instantaneous

Their fervent originality struck a chord that kept on ringing until their 2002 self-titled debut release

Gilberto's vocals are backed by a sumptuous Brazil pop-cum-U

the album featured handmade covers and blank labels to keep expenses as low as possible

Here slippery organ insinuates gospel into the conversation