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Performer: Michael Brecker
Artist: James Taylor; Jack DeJohnette; Herbie Hancock; Pat Metheny; Charlie Haden
Engineer: James Farber
Producer: Pat Metheny
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Personnel: Michael Brecker (saxophone); James Taylor (vocals); Herbie Hancock (piano); Pat Metheny (guitar); Charlie Haden (bass); Jack DeJohnette (drums); Dave Samuels (percussion). Recorded at Right Track Recording, New York, New York from December 18-20, 2000. "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. "Chan's Song" won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo.

Q (8/01, p.123) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...It's beautiful, finely hued music; and not only does Brecker's soft side prove completely convincing, but Methany and Hancock play as well as they have in an age." JazzTimes (9/01, p.93) - "...Holds together well as an hour-long romantic fire..." Mojo (Publisher) (6/01, p.110) - "...An all-star band...more or less does what it says on the tin - and delightfully - the brawn is never far below the music's sheened surface..."

As one half of the famous Brecker Brothers, saxophonist Michael Brecker defined the sound of modern electric funk-jazz in the '70s. Since the 1980s, he has been one of the most in-demand session players, appearing on hundreds of recordings in both the jazz and pop fields, and his solo albums have received several Grammys. Brecker is known for his powerful tone, monstrous chops, and endless soloing stamina. He passed away from a leukemia-related illness in early 2006.

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