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 enlarge | Artist: Michael Brecker
Label: Heads Up
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $11.48
You Save: $7.50 (40%)
New (36) Used (11) from $8.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 3446
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 3095
UPC: 533613095274
EAN: 0053361309527
ASIN: B000OHZJA0
Release Date: May 22, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Simply wonderful November 10, 2007
This is some of the most enjoyable music I've heard in a long time. I never get tired of hearing it. Michael, Pat, and the rest have made a classic.
Inspiring October 31, 2007
I just got done listening to Michael Brecker's final album, "Pilgrimage." It was a very intense listen. He recorded this album in August 2006, only five months before his death due to MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome). You can hear the disparity in his playing. He knows that the show must go on. And we, his fans, are very grateful that this tenor titan could end on a high note.
This is a man who never held back throughout his entire life. He lived the dream. He practiced constantly, and was not afraid of change. He was continuously searching for a new and better sound. His playing never really changed, you could still tell it was him playing, whether it was with the Brecker Brothers on their electric album, "Heavy Metal Bebop," or his more recent material with a more standard post-bop era jazz combo instrumentation, although it was definitely not a post-bop sound; it was a modern sound with a new edge.
There is so much amazing work on this album, such as some excellent soloing and chord work by pianist Brad Mehldau. He really adds a unique perspective to this album. Herbie Hancock is also featured on this album. I have always been a huge fan of guitarist Pat Metheny, who is playing guitar on here. John Patitucci has got to be one of the greatest bassists around today. Jack DeJohnette is on the drums, and no one could've been a greater match for the sound Brecker was going for. The melodies, all original compositions by Michael Brecker, arranged by jazz arranger Gil Goldstein, range from haunting to forward driving. Each song exudes a sense of hope, accomplishment and perseverance.
His sound has evolved. He took it up to the next level for this album. He had to. The emotion of knowing that the end is near must have catapulted him forward so that he could create one more great work before his passing. Either that, or he is just plain great, and even finding out that he had a life-threatening disease did not phase him emotionally or even physically.
I am going to continue to listen to this album in my car for at least a few more days. I will move this album up on my list of "desert island" CD's. Michael Brecker's amazing sax playing deserves no less.
 Modern Master's Goodbye October 23, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have followed Michael Brecker's music for decades now: beginning with the days of The Brecker Brothers, his brother Randy being a fine Trombonist.
Then following up on that, I took in his signature contributions to Funk with the Average White Band.
This is his final Farewell to Jazz and Music. Difficult tempos and modalities in this last and latest work exemplify his artistry, virtuosity and enigmatic quality.
Accompanied as alway by best in the business Michael, I wish you good travels.
Paul
A true "must have". October 21, 2007
If you are a fan of Michael and "the gang", then you must get this CD.
"THE BEST" October 13, 2007
Go ahead a pick this one up !! You will not be disapointed. What a great group of allstars!!!
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