Friday, May 04, 2007

Top 10 Michael Brecker Solos

This is just my opinion, of course, but of all the cuts I have that Michael Brecker laid down a solo, these are my favorites, offered without commentary:

Delta City Blues, Brecker, Michael, Two Blocks from the Edge
Some Skunk Funk, Brecker Brothers Band, The, Heavy Metal Bebop
El NiƱo, Brecker, Michael, Two Blocks from the Edge
My One and Only Love, Brecker, Michael, Michael Brecker
Renaissance Man, Brecker, Michael, Time Is of the Essence
Sponge, Brecker Brothers Band, The, Heavy Metal Bepop
African Skies, Brecker, Michael, Tales from the Hudson
The Impaler, Brecker, Michael, Two Blocks from the Edge
How Long Till the Sun, Brecker, Michael, Two Blocks from the Edge
Soul Intro - The Chicken, Pastorius, Jaco, The Birthday Concert
Timeline, Brecker, Michael, Time Is of the Essence
Not Ethiopia, Steps, Smokin' in the Pit
Impressions, Tyner, McCoy Trio, Infinity
Every Day I Thank You, Metheney, Pat, 80/81
Pools, Steps Ahead, Steps Ahead
Quartet #2, Corea, Chick, Three Quartets


Honorable Mention for non-jazz appearances:

Your Latest Trick, Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms
Pick Up the Pieces, Average White Band, Average White Band