Added: Jul 26, 2008

From: JazzVideoGuy

Duration: 2:49

Michael Brecker was interviewed by Bret Primack in 1996 about his then new release, Tales from the Hudson.

Channel: Music

Tags: brecker  bret  coltrane  jazz  john  michael  primack  rollins  saxophone  sonny  tenor 

Rating: 4.90 (41 ratings)    Views: 25487    Comments: 24

spntneous Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - thanks

daigle65 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - it's amaising to see how humble he is, he just worked at it like must sax players.I may not be his biggest fan but i admit he was truely one of the giants of our time.Goodbye Mr.Brecker.

CooolJazzz Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - "...in every key...""...in every key...""...in every key..."If there's one single piece of advice aspiring horn players should take to heart from these interviews...it's to learn it and practice it "in every key". It doesn't matter what the tune or the exercise is. Until you can play it in every key you haven't truly learned it.

stereoagentr826 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - I absolutely agree, for all instrumentalists

CrackHo2 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Rest in peace, Mikey.

lazur1 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Inspiring.

Dazzer1234567 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - not necassary to play something in every key - if you can play it in only one key, but communicate something to people, express an emotion that touches people, that's enough (IMHO)

daddyphatsack Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - If you can't play it in every key you run the risk of not being able to play something you hear because it's not under your fingers. (and you run the risk of not being able to communicate anything if someone calls it in another key.)

alwiap15 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - nice video, the beginning says 1966 instead of 1996 tho ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

SolSorrell Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Brecker was a very down-to-earth person. You can tell by the humility of his spoken word. Almost looked like he was a little nervous doing the interview. There are so many hot-shot horn players out there who think they are all that, but Brecker was and will always be ALL THAT! You don't have to be arrogant to be great.

jangojazz Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - humble giant ! not so many white cats got it like him

SnapshotsMusic Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Such a special musician- missed by all.

pniiice Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - amen.

Mathildo Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - thanks for putting that in...

shenzo2000 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - 'some skunk funk' (live version), the solo with the autowah is still my fav sax solo of all time. rest in peace mike

jazztenorsaxdude Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Its cool to here him saying that he is slow at getting ideas down in all 12 keys. It reminds you that these guys aren't robotic like they appear to be on stage.

3shiftgtr Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - How many tenor players does it take to screw in a lightbulb? 25: 1 to screw it in and the other 24 to argue about how Brecker woulda done it! We miss U Mike!

andrewthebassist Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - It's really nice to hear a monster player like Micheal say how he goes through periods where he only practices enough to get by. Maybe there's hope for me after all.

remmurds Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - RIP.

booeytre Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Jangojazz: Can you explain please - what does it have to do with skin colour?

jangojazz Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Thats exactly what pat metheny said mate i believe its very true . Not sure why that is but i quess blacks got the rhythm better. And i'm white

monsieurprolong Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Word.

JRKSAX Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Wow he really was one of us! Just strugglin ta keep swingin.. RIP Michael!

saxocopter Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Proof of what I've always told my students... Even musical geniuses have to practice! Thanks for the tips, Mike, and rest in peace.