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Though saxophonist Michael Brecker passed away in 2007, his brother, trumpeter Randy Brecker, keeps the jazz-funk fusion of the Brecker Brothers alive with the Brecker Brothers Reunion Band. While not a strict reunion of the original ensemble, the band does feature many of the players who have performed with the Brecker Brothers over the years, such as guitarist Mike Stern, drummer Dave Weckl, and keyboardist George Whitty, as well as new members including Italian saxophonist Ada Rovatti (Brecker’s wife), and keyboardist Oli Rockberger. The band played several shows beginning in 2011, and in 2013 released this album, which also featured such former Brecker Brothers’ associates as guitarists Dean Brown, Adam Rogers, and Mitch Stein, drummer Rodney Holmes, bassist Chris Minh Doky, and saxophonist David Sanborn (Matt Collar/AllMusic).

Track listing:

First Tune Of The Set 7:33
Stellina 7:40
The Dipshit 6:07
Merry Go Town 5:17
The Slag 6:38
On The Rise 5:37
Elegy For Mike 7:41
Adina 6:19
R N Bee 7:27
Really In For It 7:47
Musician’s Ol’ Lady Blues 5:01

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn
Baritone Saxophone – Jim Campagnola
Bass – Chris Minh Doky
Drums – Dave Weckl, Rodney Holmes
Electric Bass – Will Lee
Electric Guitar – Mike Stern
Guitar – Adam Rogers , Dean Brown, Mitch Stein
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Organ – George Whitty
Keyboards, Vocals – Oli Rockberger
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Ada Rovatti
Trumpet, Vocals, Flugelhorn – Randy Brecker

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Label: Piloo Records & Productions – PR007
Format: CD, Album
DVD, Live Concert
Country: US
Released: Sep 24, 2013
Recorded: September, 2011