Michael Brecker, Steven Bernstein and the Art of Jazz-Hacking the Pop World - Part 2 [Mondo Jazz 125-2]

This is the second part of our exploration of Michael Brecker's and Steven Bernstein's work as first-call musicians in the world of high-end pop productions. Their capacity to adapt to the demands of these productions while remaining true to their jazz roots has offered millions of listeners that might have looked at jazz with a grain of diffidence an opportunity to re-assess their skepticism. Brecker and Bernstein musicians that have played and keep playing a prime role in bringing new fans to the world of jazz through these crossover projects. In this segment we'll hear how they've left the mark in productions featuring U2 and the Sun Ra Arkestra, James Brown, Frank Zappa, Levon Helm and many more legends of the pop world, including Donald Fagen, Rufus Wainwright, Aerosmith, Bettye LaVette, and more. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/11543087/Mondo-Jazz (up to the Barabbas). Photo credit: Roberto Cifarelli (Bernstein)