Michael Brecker master class September 11, 1998

Michael Brecker conducted a master class at the University of Kentucky on September 11, 1998. He gave comments on performances by Jeremy Long with combo and Corey Lareau. He played drums with Corey, answered questions, and played. The video was originally recorded on 8mm tape, so the resolution and audio are less than optimal. Nevertheless, hearing from one of the greats is well worth documenting. Enjoy.

[@alphabeets]

Imagine playing sax knowing Michael Brecker is watching. Kudos.

[@Zxx459]

R u a COWARD...HOW ABOUT IMAGINED BEING A MAN..

[@MatteoPrefumo]

It happened to some friends of mine lol

[@sheskimusic]

I miss Michael Brecker

[@robscheps7722]

Michael was the greatest musician and the nicest person.he was really kind to me.

[@jenspollheide7026]

Yes Rob and this humanism is evident in your playing!

[@robscheps7722]

@@jenspollheide7026 Thanks very much.

[@kylegeee]

Two living legends in the same room!

[@PaulStanley-dn2fg]

Aloha Rob! Hope to see you again son in Hawaii.

[@macsith]

I did not know that Mike can play drums too and he mastered it! He always blows my mind! miss him. !

[@tobbebergman7583]

Whoever you are thanks for this gold nugget of musical wisdom !

[@milesosland1380]

List of highlights: students play and Michael critiques :56-14:23; students: Jeremy Long (alto) & Corey Lareau (tenor), saxophones; Nathan Cole, piano; Larry Nelson, bass; Mike Assad & Jason Tiemann, drums; Brecker plays drums with Corey Lareau: 14:24 -18:30; Brecker talks & Q&A: 18:30-1:17:20; Brecker leaves to get his horn! 1:17:28; Brecker plays & demonstrates thoughts 1:18:11; Brecker plays head to Delta City Blues, etc: 1:24:28; Brecker plays solo sax (‘Round Midnight - wow!): 1:37:08

[@Osnosis]

Good to see M.O. here; if anyone knows Brecker,…oops, Mintzer(!)…it’s Miles.

[@ewi4000]

Thanks again Miles. And yes, the Round Midnight rendition is indeed wow. It was an eyeopener for me that he used repeated notes in those arpeggio's using false fingerings. That makes it fun!

[@sheskimusic]

Great video. Thank you for this. 3 years to the day after this recording the world would be different.

[@teddypantelas]

this was great! thanks for posting! Round Midnight was something else! to hear what he has to say is always refreshing.. thanks again! RIP Michael Brecker.

[@claudemiropacheco]

"They are all better than me". What a humble guy.....

[@jihadiscottie2388]

Thanks for posting this!

[@VincentLimon]

thanks for this gem!

[@fawltytenor]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!! Always wonderful to see a new video of Mike talking about music. And playing drums too!

[@dylankubilus1422]

Awesome video thanks for the upload

[@stevearnold3028]

Awesome - Thanks for this!

[@omegakek]

I've been looking for new M Brecker masterclasses for ever! Thank you so do much! There's only a frw uploaded to youtube.

[@ecioran1]

Thank you!!

[@ewi4000]

Thanks Larry!!!

[@clivecolledge4191]

Wonderful to hear him say so much about developing his craft and art. Also as others have said what a humble and generous man.

[@ruby_gleyzes]

This video is gold!

[@HamiltonFaria]

Thanks Larry

[@krachenford9594]

Listening to Purple Lagoon . . . i am still speechless after all these years.

[@dualmp8]

what an amazing person

[@inspir.edmusic]

Brecker Kills it on drums.

[@mrcndrn]

God, do I miss this guy. Sorely.

[@raybutcher3542]

He was such a humble genius

[@Zxx459]

An outlier!!!
The right environment
The right parents
The right
Teachers
Owns a club
No financial problems

[@mnose]

"Notes are the decoration. The real thing is time !!" Just for that was worth listening ...

[@tonemoreno763]

Thx

[@inspir.edmusic]

Is this never before released? Never seen this one... Awesome.

[@ewi4000]

No never released before this upload.

[@chowchichang2922]

Wow !

[@vbassone]

Mel Lewis's 1976 album "Mel Lewis and Friends" is the record date Michael is referring to here.

[@Osnosis]

Mike had that hermit brain: practice what you need/want, make it perfect, then take it on the road. The rest is…noise.

[@stangetz534]

13:47 When Mike Brecker asks what mouthpiece you play. Wow.

[@alexisrojero535]

Mr.Aebersold really is famous. I'm glad he's my teacher :)

[@spyrosguitar]

The greatest sax player ever!!!!!!!!!!

[@Zxx459]

Thats just your opinion..but not true..

[@dylankubilus1422]

Hmmm no I’d say it’s pretty true🤷‍♂️

[@Wunktheskunk]

@@Zxx459 please tell us who is better! I want to listen to that player. Please don’t say Sonny Rollins!!

[@dylankubilus1422]

@@Wunktheskunk nah he’s probably more into Ben Webster

[@MisterBigDave]

Pure gold.

[@dextreme123]

yes sir master sir yes

[@haru_jazzsax]

🔥🔥🔥

[@hudsoncampos2201]

Genial

[@crousehouse10]

His drumming is heavily influenced by Elvin Jones. Love it

[@morkus26]

1:31:28 Slide guitar effect.

[@raphaelmota2487]

What is the name of this second tune, at 09:25 ???

[@claudemiropacheco]

The sound quality is not the best, mainly for a non-native English speaker like myself, but the video is great.

[@georgiyz]

Does anyone have text version of this?

[@paulgerards6494]

R.I.P. X

[@chumbo]

Anybody know where I can find the original of the song that's announced as a Bob Mintzer sax/drums duo at 9:22? Is it a bootleg live recording or is it on some official release?

[@breadedfishmusic1402]

The original recording is from an album called "Hymn" by Mintzer, Abercrombie, Johnson, and Erskine. The tune is called "Duo."

[@milesosland1380]

One of my favorite Mintzer CD’s!!

[@chumbo]

@@breadedfishmusic1402 Awesome, thanks!! :-)

[@ernietollar407]

Pavrotti, Puccini !? serious!?

[@hansongoldwin]

1:21:50

[@hansongoldwin]

1:24:12

[@hansongoldwin]

1:31:20

[@santifoster1741]

Bummer, very hard to discern,

[@Zxx459]

In 2022 breaker is NOT THE BEST

[@lannycastro6876]

Tua mãe é a melhor seu gay🤣🤣🤣

[@azerwhite8870]

Hmm. Who is?

[@azerwhite8870]

Well tbh it sounds like X V cares but I agree, we should all just be able to enjoy. Which is why I think the comment was stupid in the first place

[@ngtamphuong]

He would never say he's the best, though. And I will never care if he's the best or not. I just love him and his music.

[@drsax2]

Breaker breaker good buddy.