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Jan 24, 2019 · Susan Brecker Remembers Her Husband, Saxophonist Michael Brecker, on Morning Jazz. A diverse array of artists pay tribute to saxophonist Michael Brecker at The Nearness Of You Concert, in the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Jan. 28. Brecker’s influence spanned the worlds of jazz, pop and rock, his cutting-edge artistry earning him 15 ...
Jan 21, 2024 · Susan Brecker. The Nearness of You Concert is February 6 at 7:30pm at The Appel Room. Brecker says the star-studded event is a constant reminder to all of us that cancer is real and we need to battle it every day.
Sep 27, 2023 · Susan Brecker continues jazz musician husband’s legacy of help. A new documentary chronicling the lives of three brave men searching for bone marrow matches inspired record numbers of Sedona International Film Festival audiences to be tested last month.
Feb 1, 2024 · WBGO’s Daybreak host Gary Walker chats with Susan Brecker about the fourth annual “The Nearness of You” benefit concert honoring the legacy of the late great saxophonist Michael Brecker. The event at Jazz at Lincoln Center's The Appel Room in New York City also raises founds for cancer research.
- Doug Doyle
- Celebrating Michael’s Legacy
- Supporting The Next Generation of Saxophone Greats
- The Interview
- Ready to Throw Your Hat in The Ring?
In January of 2007, the world lost a musical giant and an amazing all-around human being when Michael passed away due to complications of leukemia stemming from a rare form of bone cancer. Since then, his wife, Susan Brecker has taken it upon herself to memorialize his legacy in a myriad of ways. including producing an acclaimed documentary titled,...
One of the latest projects that Susan has been involved in is the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition, which is set to take place at the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, Israel, August 25-27, 2019. In the following interview, Susan recounts memories of her husband’s passion for music as well as his ardent support of younger saxophoni...
Doron Orenstein: The first, and probably most obvious question – what is it that inspired you to put on this competition? Susan Brecker:Michael was always inspired by young musicians. After he passed, Herb Alpert called me and wanted to do something in Michael’s memory — a competition, perhaps. This felt right to me and after many years we are fina...
For all the details on entering this year’s competition, please visit the website at http://breckercompetition.org. If you’re a serious saxophonist looking to make a life in music, I’d highly recommend applying. Regardless of the results of your entry, the submission requirements are sure to stimulate your own creative process, and who knows – you ...
Jan 25, 2019 · Brecker’s influence spanned the worlds of jazz, pop and rock, his cutting-edge artistry earning him 15 Grammys and the laser focus of many of today’s students of contemporary music. He died in 2007 at 57, of complications from myelodysplastic syndrome.
Jan 11, 2024 · The concert is co-produced by Susan Brecker, Michael Brecker’s widow, and Darryl Pitt, his longtime manager. Having raised nearly five million dollars in previous editions, the Nearness of...
