Michael Brecker - Pilgrimage
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Free Music Review: A worthy good-bye effort from a saint and a giant
Hit: 5 Stars
Brecker could never do anything wrong in my opinion, and so nobody will expect me to write a critical, balanced review of Pilgrimage. But even compared to the other Brecker albums, and especially with the knowledge that not only was this his last album, but probably one of the last times these masters and friends would see him, it is brilliant. It has the haunting, fragile, and urgent energy of a dying wish. At the same time, it conveys peace, joy, and caring for life. Everybody is at their best, and no Brecker fan will want to be without it. Preaching to the quire aside, it is also a good place to start your Brecker or modern jazz listening experience, as the album is quite accessible in its simple complexity. Absolutely recommended.Free Music Review: TOOK AWHILE
Hit: 5 Stars
I HAD PURCHASED THIS CD WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT,AND IT SAT THERE FOR A LONG TIME...UC MIKE WAS GONE AND SOMEHOW I COULDNT BRING MYSELF TO LISTEN TO HIS LAST WORK.WELL WE GOT SNOWED IN FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND I LISTENED TO A LOT OF MUSIC,SO BROKE DOWN AND FIRED IT UP...OF COURSE I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED.I DONT KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I LET IT PLAY BUT ALL I KNOW IS THAT IT MADE THINGS OK.DID U KNOW WE LOST ALICE COLTRANE THE SAME WEEKEND?CRAZY COINCIDENCE HUH?HOW MANY COMMERCIAL JINGLES DO YOU HEAR WITH A SAX PLAYING AND THEN REALIZE ITS MIKE...ALL THOSE CAMEO APPEARENCES ON WHO KNOWS HOW MANY ALBUMS-THE LIST IS ENDLESS-AND TO HAVE HIS FAVORITE MUSICIANS SEND HIM OFF WITH THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMACE IS SO FITTING...WE ALL MISS YOU MIKE!!!!Free Music Review: Michael Brecker's Best Ever.
Hit: 5 Stars
I think other reviewers have said it better than I could when it comes to Michael Brecker's final album "Pilgrimage" so, I'll be brief. This is his best album ever. The playing as well as the musicianship between Brecker and his all-star line-up of Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, John Patitucci and Brad Mehldau is stellar on every track here. There isn't one weak track recorded here.
"Pilgrimage" features his best playing and his best compositions - truly a testament and high mark in the legacy of this respected sax player. If you don't believe me, read the other reviews here and then buy this CD.
An Instant Classic for 2007.
Rest in Peace, Michael.
Free Music Review: Outstanding
Hit: 5 Stars
When purchasing this CD, I thought that I would be filled with sadness, considering this was Mike's last CD, but instead the CD is such a celebration of life. Filled with incredible emotion, technical mastery, energy, playfulness, sincerity, and artistic refinement that only comes from a master at the peak of his career. Just oustanding... perhaps the finest Brecker record yet. This one has a realness of emotion - of life - coming from an artist who doesn't have anything he needs to prove. There are no 'putting on heirs' here - just beautiful honesty in beautiful music - extremely advanced, masterful, and soulful music.Free Music Review: In memoriam!
Hit: 5 Stars
The last January 13th marked the second anniversary of the sad departure of Michael Brecker, one of the maximum exponents of the jazz ever born. His never ending musical talent, as well his personal tonal register became him a cult reference.
I had the enviable privilege to watch him in Caracas in 2000, thanks to the auspice of the VAC (Venezuelan American Center) with Joe Calderazzo at the piano.
This album was recorded as his posthumous legacy and the level of expression that features it, once more carved in relief his extraordinary musical gifts.
In memoriam!