Michael Brecker Online Memorial Tribute - share sympathy, condolences and tributes

In Memory Of Michael Brecker

29th March 1949 – 13th January 2007

This memorial website was created in the memory of Michael Brecker, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the 29th March 1949 and passed away on the 13th January 2007, 57 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: Michael Brecker

Born: 29th March 1949

Passed Away: 13th January 2007

Age: 57 years of age

Location: New York City, NY

Country: The United States

Spouse: Susan

Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Children: Jessica and Sam

Siblings: Randy, Emily Brecker Greenberg

Occupation: Grammy-winning saxophonist

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by George on 15 Jan 2007(update)

Michael Brecker was known for his skill and unique style as a jazz saxophonist. He was winner of 11 Grammy Awards for best performer and composer. After a long battle with the blood disorder myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), Michael passed away in New York City with his family close.

~ RIP ~

VISITOR GUESTBOOK - SYMPATHY & CONDOLDENCES

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29 Jul 2008 - otto lane signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker @40yrs ago,b4 NYC,michael played 2wks w/Danny Starobin+Sweet Stavin Chain.The night he sat in on sax@The2nd Fret,i was on conga. 2 of the greatest blues sets ever. His Sis,Em,put me to songwriting ť read more		21 May 2007 - Jeff Felderman signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker I remember the awful news and felt a great loss, but Michael's spirit will live forever and always have a great influence on all who appreciate his wonderful music and soul. ť read more

14 May 2007 - Bengt Hamnede signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker Michael's music and tone will live forever and there will be no one like him. It's av ery deep loss not only for me whoa have enoyed his music since the early 70's, but also for the global music community. RIP ... ť read more		9 May 2007 - Ted Smith signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker Mike- Thank you so much for the way you lit my life up with your incredible technique and flair for simple melody. I will always remember your performance at Ebbits Field night club in Denver, Co January 1975. ... ť read more

14 Apr 2007 - bruce clark signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker I was shocked and saddened when I learned of Michael's passing. His music was very inspirational to me. I will miss his presence. ť read more		10 Apr 2007 - robert weiss signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker I was at "My Fathers PLACE " around sometime in the 1980s.I was playing a video game which was a good representation of my level of my social skills( I was about in my mid-twenties. So anyway, I felt as if some... ť read more

23 Mar 2007 - Al Peery signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker I got to know Michael's music as a fan of the Brecker Brothers when I was in college. I had never heard that kind of sound come out of the tenor before, and was blown away by his virtuosity and sensitivity. I... ť read more		28 Feb 2007 - Carl Jackson signed this guestbook in memory of Michael Brecker I'm 57 years on this planet. I play the drums in a 60's classic rock band, but I devour everything Jazz! Michael Brecker was many of the Jazz things that I devoured! He and Miles and Wayne and soooo many others... ť read more

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23 Feb 2007 Laura placed this flower in memory RIP Michael....	21 Feb 2007 Nicolas placed this flower in memory The best is yet to come	23 Jan 2007 Lynnelle placed this flower in memory Thanks for the inspiration... you will live on in many saxophone players!

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