The Brecker Brothers

The Brecker Brothers was the musical duo of Michael (saxophone and EWI) and Randy Brecker (trumpet, flugelhorn), who recorded commercially successful jazz fusion albums together in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. They had a notable hit single with "East River" in 1979. It reached #34 in the UK Singles Chart. In addition to recording their own compositions, the brothers frequently played together as session musicians on albums including Parliament's ... more

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Also known as:

  • The Becker Brothers,
  • Brecker Brothers
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Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work Notes/Description
  • 1994
  • Best Contemporary Jazz Performanc
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