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. ~ Matt Collar
