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Not many musicians can claim to have performed or recorded with artists as diverse and talented as drummer Art Blakey, pianist Horace Silver, singer Frank Sinatra, and funk pioneer George Clinton. Philadelphia's own Randy Brecker counts these and numerous others among his bandmates over the years, and this experience has made him one of the most sought-after trumpet players on the jazz scene today. For this show, Brecker joins Dr. Taylor's trio onstage in the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater for another evening of great jazz and conversation.
On-demand audio from this show:
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Listen to Randy talk about the stong tradition of jazz in Philadelphia
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Listen to Randy discuss how he and his brother, tenor sax player Michael, developed their pioneering style of fusion jazz
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Listen to describe how he maintains enthusiasm for his songs approach through so much rehearsal and performance
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Listen to Randy talk about the influence of Charles Mingus on his music
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Related NPR Jazz links:
NPRJazz.org: Michael Brecker CD Review
Read the NPRJazz.org review of the latest CD from Randy's brother Michael Brecker (tenor sax), The Nearness of You: The Ballad Book.
NPRJazz.org: Philly Jazz Web Feature
Check out the NPRJazz.org feature on Philadelphia's jazz legacy, including material on the Heath Brothers, McCoy Tyner, Sun Ra and others.
Randy Brecker.com
Randy's official page, hosted by Jazz Corner, with tour, bio and other helpful information on the artist. Opens a new browser window.
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