SGF-00642 // BRECKER BROTHERS / LIVE IN STOCKHOLM 800527 (1CDR)
Recorded Live at Grona Lund, Stockholm, Sweden, May 27, 1980
EXCELLENT Soundboard Recording // 72 min
Randy Brecker - trumpet
Michael Brecker - tenor saxophone
Barry Finnerty - guitar
Mark Grey - keyboards
Neil Jason - electric bass
Ritchie Morales - drums
1. STRAPHANGIN'
2. SQUIDS
3. BAFFLED
4. SOME SKUNK FUNK
5. EAST RIVER
6. TEE'D OF
7. SPONGE
8. FUNKY SEA, FUNKY DEW
7. Interview
This release features a 1980 live performance by the Brecker Brothers in Stockholm, remastered from a high-quality soundboard source. Since the original audio was already excellent, only minor tonal adjustments were made; however, distracting hiss between tracks was removed, and radio DJ commentary between songs was edited out. Additionally, an interview that originally preceded the track "Baffled" was skillfully extracted and moved to the very end of the recording. While the atmosphere is relaxed—with the band taking the time to carefully introduce the next song—the performances themselves are tight and masterful, making this an outstanding release. Thanks to the high sound quality, it is highly recommended even for newcomers.