Randy Brecker - The Brecker Brothers Band Reunion (2013)

Though saxophonist Michael Brecker passed away in 2007, his brother, trumpeter Randy Brecker, keeps the jazz-funk fusion of the Brecker Brothers alive with the Brecker Brothers Reunion Band. While not a strict reunion of the original ensemble, the band does feature many of the players who have performed with the Brecker Brothers over the years, such as guitarist Mike Stern, drummer Dave Weckl, and keyboardist George Whitty, as well as new members including Italian saxophonist Ada Rovatti (Brecker's wife), and keyboardist Oli Rockberger. The band played several shows beginning in 2011, and in 2013 released this album, which also featured such former Brecker Brothers' associates as guitarists Dean Brown, Adam Rogers, and Mitch Stein, drummer Rodney Holmes, bassist Chris Minh Doky, and saxophonist David Sanborn. ~Review by Matt Collar

Tracklist:

01. First Tune Of The Set (7:29)
02. Stellina (7:36)
03. Dipshit (6:03)
04. Merry Go Town (5:13)
05. Slag (6:34)
06. Really In For It (7:45)
07. Elegy For Mike (7:37)
08. On The Rise (5:33)
09. Adina (6:15)
10. R N Bee (7:22)

Personnel:

Randy Brecker - trumpet and flügelhorn
Randroid - vocals
Mike Stern - guitar
David Sanborn - alto saxophone
George Whitty - keyboards/producer
Will Lee - bass
Adam Rogers - guitar
Rodney Holmes - drums
Dean Brown - guitar
Chris Minh Doky - bass
Ada Rovatti - tenor & soprano saxophones
Jim Campagnola - baritone saxophone
Oli Rockberger - keyboards and vocals