Scotthobby...completely agree. I didn't know any of this and as a new member of AudioGon was wandering around the forums when I came across the news about these two deaths. In short order I also stumbled across the fact that Chris Whitley had passed away some time ago. That was a sad Saturday morning, indeed.
Michael Brecker R.I.P.
Tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker died today of leukemia.
An incredibly talented musician, Michael was the most emulated tenor saxophonist of the last twenty five years or so. A great example of post-Coltrane tenor playing, he was arguably the greatest technician/virtuoso to ever play the instrument. He was also a very gentle soul.
He will be missed.
An incredibly talented musician, Michael was the most emulated tenor saxophonist of the last twenty five years or so. A great example of post-Coltrane tenor playing, he was arguably the greatest technician/virtuoso to ever play the instrument. He was also a very gentle soul.
He will be missed.