Jazz Musician. He was a tenor saxophonist and winner of numerous Grammy Awards in a career which spanned more than four decades. Born into a family that loved and appreciated music, his father often played albums of such jazz greats as Dave Brubeck and Clifford Brown. After attending a jazz concert which included the performances of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, his older brother Randy and Michael became hooked on the style. Randy began to learn the trumpet, while Michael studied the clarinet and alto saxophone, prior to moving on to the tenor sax. After attending the University of Indiana, he moved to New York City and gained experience as a performer with several bands, prior to forming his own ensemble Dreams in 1970. He furthered his prominence as a member of Horace Silver's quintet and by the mid 1970s, he launched a duet with his brother Randy. Brecker contributed his talents to a wide range of recording artists among them Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Charles Mingus to name a few. Additionally, he recorded several solo albums. He died of complications from leukemia.
Jazz Musician. He was a tenor saxophonist and winner of numerous Grammy Awards in a career which spanned more than four decades. Born into a family that loved and appreciated music, his father often played albums of such jazz greats as Dave Brubeck and Clifford Brown. After attending a jazz concert which included the performances of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, his older brother Randy and Michael became hooked on the style. Randy began to learn the trumpet, while Michael studied the clarinet and alto saxophone, prior to moving on to the tenor sax. After attending the University of Indiana, he moved to New York City and gained experience as a performer with several bands, prior to forming his own ensemble Dreams in 1970. He furthered his prominence as a member of Horace Silver's quintet and by the mid 1970s, he launched a duet with his brother Randy. Brecker contributed his talents to a wide range of recording artists among them Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Charles Mingus to name a few. Additionally, he recorded several solo albums. He died of complications from leukemia.
Bio by: C.S.
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