With chord names, saxophone notation guide and introductory text. Bob amran 1, doug webb 1, javier girotto 1, michael brecker 155, steve cole 1. Michael brecker solo chaka khan live roxy theater june 7, 1981 1. Appendix complete transcription of michael breckers solo in nothing. This cd is a marvelous because it has such a talented group of musicians with michael breckers genius. Michael brecker march 29, 1949 january, 2007 was exposed to jazz at an early age by his father, an amateur jazz pianist. Saxophone, tenor saxophone sheet music book by michael brecker. Click on the solos below to download a pdf file of the solo. Heres michael brecker s african skies as played on his tales from the hudson. This collection of 19 notefornote transcriptions also features a biography, notational.
Jazz transcription, paperback, and thousands more titles. Shop and buy the michael brecker collection sheet music. I have a transcription section on my website with only michael brecker solo transcriptions. We are proud to have set ourselves apart from other services due to our highlyskilled and dedicated medical transcriptionists that have expertise in multiple medical fields. May 09, 20 michael brecker playing a saxdrum duet on the tune confirmation. The contrast between the two interpretations is really remarkable. Apr 03, 2011 ive transcribed version 1 which features a blazing, patternoriented solo by michael brecker bearing a strong resemblance to the original coltrane performance, and a more abstract, highly rhythmic solo by bob mintzer that demonstrates a more conceptual approach to the tune. I have spent a great deal of time transcribing various solos of some of my favorite sax players over the years. Heres michael breckers african skies as played on his tales from the hudson. Michael brecker solo transcription on straphangin brecker.
Trumpet solo on the chord changes to i cant get started from the hal galper album speak with a single voice. This is an old transcription i did about 9 years ago for a project on michael brecker and fusion jazz. Straphangin e j92 by michael brecker runk apbp ebm fmd. This cd is a marvelous because it has such a talented group of musicians with michael brecker s genius. The list also includes solos for flute, clarinet and ewi.
Transcriptions straphangin brecker solo transcription. Trumpeter randy and saxophonist michael were virtuoso instrumentalists, but they also made music that drove jazz, pop, rock, soul and blues in new directions. A good choice for those who like micael brecker s, herbie hancock, james taylor, jack dejonette. Metheny simply has full control over the structures of harmony melody and rhythm.
If you need transcription score not found here, you can get some of them in other great sites obviously, the transcription score cannot give the nuance of mbs tone, please purchase original source such as cd or mp3. Chaka khan live and the melody still lingers on roxy theater. But, when someone can play the volume of notes that michael brecker could play, what can you do. Jan 23, 2017 the first version was on the brecker brothers album straphangin from 1980. Charlie kohlhase, his tulips were soft as berries, life overflowing, alto, andrew.
Michael brecker straphangin transcription on clarinet. I cant pinpoint a specific reason as to why i gravitated to larry goldings great tune, sound off from michael breckers time is of the essence album, but, thats where i went, and the rewards for the soul were immense. Brecker has recorded with some of the biggest names in pop and jazz including quincy jones, eric clapton, chick corea, billy joel and paul simon, in addition to his own solo career and recordings with the brecker brothers. Native new yorker michael brecker solo transcription. Brecker brothers straphangin transcription youtube. Tenor saxophone solo on the chord changes to bathsheba, from the brecker bros. Developing improvisational skills through solo transcription and analysis. This is an old transcription i did about 9 years ago for a project on michael brecker. Here, i provide original transcriptions and karaoke minus one of great michael brecker mb solo. Michael brecker transcription and mp3 karaoke welcome to mbdojo. As played by michael brecker montreux jazzfestival 1977 dvd 116 transcription june 29, 2004 some skunk funk transcribed by louis gerrits. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Michael brecker transcription score and mp3 karaoke. The michael brecker collection by michael brecker tenor.
Michael brecker, native new yorker, sax solos, sax transcriptions, saxophone solos, saxophone transcriptions, sean. Solo transcriptions this page lists 1043 solo transcriptions that are available somewhere on the internet. Brecker has recorded with some of the biggest names in pop and jazz including quincy jones, eric clapton, chick corea, billy joel and paul simon. Chaka khan live and the melody still lingers on roxy.
As far as transcription advice, i would memorize at least a few full solos, but you dont always need to transcribe all of every solo you like. The present work approaches michael brecker s style through a detailed analysis of his solos in the compositions straphangin, nothing personal, and peep. Dojo means the studio for some kind of sports or art. The brecker brothers have had a profound impact on a great range of modern music. Michael brecker live recordings solotranscriptions. Carlos insaneintherainmusic eienes performance of michael breckers sax solo on the 1981 record straphangin. If you ever taped anything from tv, radio or on location, and you want to trade material, please mail me. Best transcriptions sharepoint, interactive exercises to enhance musical expression, technique and creativity. Michael brecker michael brecker artist transcriptions one of the most commanding and instantly recognizable sounds in music today is the tenor saxophone of grammy awardwinner michael brecker. Aj pushed bass playing into new territory on the six tracks he graces on this album, not least because he played several of the songs on a fourstring fender bass tuned down two. Not only does it feature a 7 chorus solo by michael brecker on an up tempo bb blues live bootleg, but the.
We are proud to have set ourselves apart from other services due to our highlyskilled and dedicated medical transcriptionists that have expertise in. Guitar solo on the chord changes to evansville, from his album flat out. All solos are also available as a lofi audiofile so you can listen to it carefully for interpretation and. Pat methenys solo on nothing personal transcriptions for you. This solo transcription is available as a downloadable pdf. There are tons of books that feature transcribed solos, but why should. Michael brecker ts from herbie hancock the new standard. I had been asked by a european jazz magazine to write a remembrance of michael, and i decided to include a transcription. I had the honor of meeting him on a couple occassions long before this book was published. Pat methenys solo on nothing personal transcriptions. I did a few myself, but most were sent to me to publish on my site by various colleages and friends.
Sep 03, 2016 carlos insaneintherainmusic eienes performance of michael breckers sax solo on the 1981 record straphangin. A message from john savage frontier homepage powered by yahoo. This is from the album some skunk funk with randy and michael brecker, accompanied by the wdr big band with jim beard. Michael brecker s tenor playing is so rich and warm. Sometimes, theres only a few moments that stick out. Michael brecker solo transcription on common ground live w. Today, we are recognized as a premier medical transcription service provider. Cajun chime this dont try this at home escher sketch funky sea, funky dew inside out itsbynne reel never alone night flight not ethiopia original rays peep. Though marcus miller and willie weeks also feature on naughty, its anthony jackson who steals the show with his thundering low cs and killer grooves. Ive been listening to this solo for years and never went through and really dug into it. Tenor saxophone solo on the chored changes to bathsheba, from the brecker brothers album straphangin. Brecker and patterns an analysis of michael brecker s melodic and instrumental devices abstract only a few scientific studies or articles exist on michael brecker s improvisational style. Michael breckers solo on straphangin transcribed and played by eric juberg on clarinet eric juberg is a saxophonist and clarinetist based. Straphangin michael brecker solo transcription youtube.
Sound off larry goldings i dont believe that there is a player from my generation whose world wasnt turned upsidedown the first time that they heard organist larry young s classic 1965 album unity blue note, which featured unmistakable performances from tenor saxophonist, joe henderson, trumpeter, woody. Piano songbooks and sheet music guitar, bass and folk instruments educational piano vocal choral and classroom church music band, jazz and orchestra solo instrumental drums and percussion classical trade and reference books software and music technology instruments and accessories featured series playalong series. Dec, 2009 in the third chorus i feel like ive heard this motive played by michael brecker before. Michael brecker by michael brecker tenor saxophone solo. Michael brecker playing a saxdrum duet on the tune confirmation. The solos included were straphangin from the brecker brothers. A good choice for those who like micael breckers, herbie hancock, james taylor, jack dejonette. The slow tempo created nightmares for my transcription as i had to improvise after the first 8 bars and the staves are woefully inconsistent which is not my style. This was by far the most comprehensive transcription course weve ever made at videobasslessons dot tv, and is probably the most rewarding in terms of the massive amount of vocabulary to be learned from taking it. Pat methenys solo on nothing personal was really nice to finally go through and analyze. Originally posted by nefertiti i know it sucks when you work so hard on a transcription and hundreds if not thousands download it but very few say thank you. This is rhythmically intresting piece, it sort of combines 128 and 64 time feel.
In alcuni casi sono fornite trascrizioni da fonti differenti dello stesso assolo, quando disponibili. Transcription and pronunciation of the word travel in british and american variants. Carlos insaneintherainmusic eienes performance of michael brecker s sax solo on the 1981 record straphangin. Michael brecker was very careful about transcription books of his solos. Trumpeter randy and saxophonist michael were virtuoso instrumentalists, but they also made music that drove jazz, pop, rock, soul and. Michael brecker, native new yorker, sax solos, sax transcriptions, saxophone solos, saxophone transcriptions, sean freeman upcoming gigs no shows booked at the moment. I dont know who got it from who, but its nice to hear the lines of influence. Michael brecker confirmation tenor sax bb solo transcription. The transcriptions seemed to be spot on but, buyer beware, unless you are a very gifted sax player, it is going to take some serious practice time if you want to play this anywhere near the level that brecker did. One of the most commanding and instantly recognizable sounds in the music today is the tenor saxophone of grammy award winner michael brecker. Michael brecker transcriptions sax on the web forum. This is from the album some skunk funk with randy and michael brecker, accompanied by the wdr big band with jim. Michael brecker s solo on straphangin transcribed and played by eric juberg on clarinet eric juberg is a saxophonist and clarinetist based out of nyc.
Among the generation of jazz musicians that saw rock music not as the enemy but as a viable musical option, brecker began studying clarinet, then moved to alto saxophone in school, eventually settling on the tenor saxophone as his primary instrument. Michael brecker straphangin transcription on clarinet youtube. Song information for flying high michael brecker, the mccoy tyner trio on allmusic. Bandinthebox biab wont help you as far as transcribing is concerned. I sat down with this book and was blown away by how difficult it was to play.
As for transcription, only original ones that i made are up. The first version was on the brecker brothers album straphangin from 1980. Michael brecker ts from the brecker brothers out of the loop. Michael brecker solo transcription on straphangin brecker brothers w wdr big band sharp eleven music. A message from john savage frontier homepage powered by. If all you want to do is notate the rhythms and play them back you can use finale notepad which is a free download from the coda software site. The first 10 bars of mikes solo are memorable for a couple of reasons. Michael brecker tenor saxophone hal leonard online.
Did you transcribe a solo or found a transcription that isnt in this list. Pat metheny is by far one of my favorite guitar players and after looking over this solo it only solidifies my opinion. His solos are always full of color but always easy on the ear. It was not on the original lp, but was added on the cd. As played by michael brecker and chick corea on drums on the chick corea album three quartets 1981. Michael brecker, straphangin, straphanginbrecker bros, tenor. When asked about why there were no transcription books available at the time, he replied that there had been one floating on the black market, but it had mistakes and was done illegally.