Pilgrimage

Michael Brecker  Main Performer

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1 The Mean Time Brecker 6:56
2 Five Months from Midnight Brecker 7:41
3 Anagram Brecker 10:11
4 Tumbleweed Brecker 9:39
5 When Can I Kiss You Again? Brecker 9:45
6 Cardinal Rule Brecker 7:33
7 Half Moon Lane Brecker 7:18
8 Loose Threads Brecker 8:36
9 Pilgrimage Brecker 10:02
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Pilgrimage

Audio Compact Disc

Label: Heads Up Records

Style: Post-Bop

Pilgrimage

UPC: 053361309527

Release Date: 05/22/2007

Original Release Date: 05/22/2007

Number of Discs: 1

Tracks: [The Mean Time, Five Months from Midnight, Anagram, Tumbleweed, When Can I Kiss You Again?, Cardinal Rule, Half Moon Lane, Loose Threads, Pilgrimage]
Contributors:

Rick Anderson

Given the heartbreaking context in which this album was released -- this was the final recording by saxophonist Michael Brecker, who died of myelodysplastic syndrome and leukemia only a few months before its release -- there might be a certain temptation to cut it some slack for sentimental reasons. However, leniency is hardly needed. Leading a group comprised of jaw-dropping talents (pianists Herbie Hancock and Brad Mehldau, guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist John Patitucci, drummer Jack DeJohnette) and playing for the first time a program consisting entirely of original compositions, Brecker delivers an emotionally rich and startlingly powerful album of straight-ahead modern jazz that will stand as his musical epitaph and will effectively confound anyone who has ever been tempted to dismiss him as a mere jazz-pop fusioneer. It will also frustrate anyone looking for maudlin emotion or even any obvious product of existential angst; the only concession to sentiment here is on the title of a ballad, "When Can I Kiss You Again?," a quote from Brecker's teenage son during a period in his treatment when his family was not allowed to touch him. But even that track, with its unusual chord progression and sometimes rather arid solos, retains a core of tough-mindedness within the tenderness. Most of the rest of the program consists of uptempo and medium-tempo burners that swing with a powerful sense of urgency and life, and precious little foreshadowing of the tragedy that all involved knew was soon to come. This is a brilliant and inspiring album -- and would be whether or not it had anything to do with the death of one of the great figures in American jazz. This CD was nominated in 2007 for a Grammy award as Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Individual or Group), and Brecker's improvisation on "Anagram" was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo. ~ Rick Anderson, Rovi

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