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[Free For All]

I couldn't find an existing thread, and if one exists, I apologize.

I just got this and am really enjoying it. With DeJohnette/Metheny/Hancock/Mehldau/Patitucci.

Brecker's playing great, he doesn't sound "impaired" in the least (he plays mostly tenor, very little EWI). DeJohnette's playing his ass off (as are the rest). Nice tunes, a great session. Guys who love to play together for sure.

I'm still very sad Brecker's no longer with us, but his last recording is excellent IMHO. I don't know if there was a sense of "this may be the last" at the session (there must have been to some extent), but there seems to be a very soulful vibe throughout.

[CJ Shearn]

I wrote a review for AAJ which has yet to be published. IMHO, its the best Brecker album ever. And Herbie on Rhodes!!!!

[DukeCity]

I picked this up today, but I've only heard the first couple of tunes, on my car stereo while running some errands. But I liked what I heard. Looking forward to some more attentive listening.

[Shawn]

Jesus...I'm sitting here wondering how the hell I missed the news that Michael had passed away! Guess I've been under a rock for too long. What a loss.

Will be picking this CD up.

[CJ Shearn]

I love Brad's solo on "Tumbleweed", and how he inserts that "He's a Real Gone Guy" quote there, he's such a serious dude that I imagine him playing that in the studio totally expressionless. Herbie is just a monster on "Loose Threads" one of the best recent solos on record I've heard from him in years.