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The first time I heard The Brecker Brothers, I was listening to the radio to a dee-jay by the name of Perry Johnson. I ran out immediately the next day and bought the album. I couldn't stop playing it. I love the way they blow their horns. These boys are well seasoned and have played for many of todays hot artist's of this generation. No collection is complete without this one. If you love Jazz Fusion like I do, you will understand why it is a must to have it. The Brecker Brothers have been and will continue to around for many years to come. Throw it on and dance til you drop!!

A bossy, funky horn-fest that has the likes of brothers Randy and Michael Brecker and Dave Sanborn pumpin' them horns, the greats Steve Gadd and Ralph McDonald on drums and percussion, Steve Khan on guitar, and Will Lee on bass. Vocal sweetening is by the then HOT vocal contractors Patti Austin and Luther Vandross, et al...Hold on to your seats on "Night Flight" and "Grease Piece"...Drumming on "Night Flight" alone is enough to blow one's mind. Notice--playing like this has since become illegal in up to 15 states.(Just Kiddin'). Get it, now!

When I first opened the package I was upset by the cover on the disc. I played it anyway and I'm glad I did. Given the times of disco and experimental sounds this one is a stand out. I only gave it 4 stars because of the dated "If You Wanna Boogie...Forget It". I even forgave that song for the other material. Luther Vandross and Patti Austin's vocals are prevelant on this effort. They give it, along with the other background vocalists, that extra something that helps you to embrace it. It also didn't hurt that David Sanborn lent his saxophone prowess. I love him.

Own a vinyl version of this album, and was pleased to find it out in CD. Some of the best that the Brecker Brothers ever recorded. Randy Brecker's incredibly mellow flugelhorn solo on "Lovely Lady" is worth the price of the CD all by itself. With an all star line-up such as Steve Khan, Will Lee, Don Grolnick, Steve Gadd & Dave Sanborn backing up the brothers, you won't be disappointed.