Tenor saxophonist Mark Turner offers a heartfelt, forthright evaluation of Michael Brecker, including this:
I saw him put his horn on at clinics and soundchecks and–cold, without warming up–instantly play the most f——- incredible sh–, stuff that most saxophonists simply cannot deal with.
Okay, I cleaned it a little up for a family audience. To read all of Turner’s unexpurgated throughts about Brecker, go to The Bad Plus web log, Do The Math. Pianist Ethan Iverson writes most of the blog. It is worth frequent visits. I have added its link to Other Places in the right-hand column.
Bless your heart for the being sensitive to your family audience!!! It’s refreshing to be able to read an entry and not wince while doing so!!! I respect your concern for freedom of speech as evidenced by making the original form of the quote available for those who aren’t offended by certain language. It just is very nice that you care so much about your readers!!!