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Michael Brecker
American jazz saxophonist and composer (1949–2007)
For the Canadian political scientist, see Michael Brecher.
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Brecker performing in July 2004 | |
| Birth name | Michael Leonard Brecker |
| Born | (1949-03-29)March 29, 1949 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 13, 2007(2007-01-13) (aged 57) Manhattan, New York City, U.S |
| Genres | Jazz, post-bop,[1][2]jazz fusion, funk, R&B, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, drums, EWI |
| Years active | 1969–2006 |
| Website | www.michaelbrecker.com |
Musical artist
Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was awarded 15 Grammy Awards as a performer and composer, received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 2004,[3] and was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2007.
Early life and education
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