You Dig? Sampler Platter: Randy Brecker

About this episode

Steve Wiest explores the music and impact of Randy Brecker in this episode.

Steve Wiest dives deep into the music of legendary trumpeter, composer, and fusion pioneer Randy Brecker in this deluxe edition of the You Dig? Sampler Platter. From Dreams and the original The Brecker Brothers to the orchestral brilliance of the NDR Bigband collaborations, this episode explores the compositions, recordings, musicians, and moments that helped define modern jazz fusion. Featured music includes: • “Some Skunk Funk” • “Hanging in the City” • “That’s All There Is To It” • “Sozinho” • “Harpoon” • “Above and Below” • “Imagine My Surprise” Along the way, Steve discusses Michael Brecker, Ada Rovatti, Barry Rogers, Jörg Achim Keller, fusion arranging, Randy’s unforgettable trumpet sound, and the enduring impact of the Brecker musical universe. A good time is had by all. You dig?

People in this episode

Host: Steve Wiest

Topics covered

• Randy Brecker
• jazz fusion
• music exploration
• compositions
• recordings
• musicians

Keywords

• Randy Brecker
• jazz fusion
• trumpet
• compositions
• NDR Bigband
• Michael Brecker
• music
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NDR Bigband

Books & works: Some Skunk Funk, Hanging in the City, That’s All There Is To It, Sozinho, Harpoon, Above and Below, Imagine My Surprise

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