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21 Jan 2007
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MICHAEL BRECKER, GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SAXONIST, DEAD AT 57 Michael Brecker, a saxophonist, was among the most influential musicians in jazz since the 1960s, died in New York City. He was 57. Brecker earned a total of 11 Grammys both as a performer and a composer. Most of Brecker's early work is marked by an approach informed as much by rock guitar as by R&B saxophone. Mr. Brecker spread his sound all over the world. His more notable collaborations include those with James Taylor, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Donald Fagen and Joni Mitchell. During the early 80s he was also a member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live band. He also played sax briefly on Frank Zappa's live album Zappa in New York. His highest achievements were his own albums and with the Brecker Brothers band, as well as his early 80s work with the group Steps Ahead.
