Thursday, March 3, 2016

Michael Brecker - Nearness Of You: The Ballad Book (2001)


A fantastic late night album. An all-star group playing all-star tunes:


What's not to like 'bout that? While it's Brecker's album, Herbie Hancock steals the show - no small feat among this crew. Grab the person and beverage of your choice and have a listen after a romantic dinner.

Allmusic gives it ★★★★½ while DownBeat gave it ★★★★. Sounds about right to me.

2 Grammy Awards:
  • Best Jazz Instrumental Solo: Michael Brecker for Chan's Song
  • Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: James Taylor for Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
Recommended pairings/shuffles:

Billboard, June 23, 2001

Album chart peaks:
  • US Billboard 200: Did not chart
  • Billboard Jazz: #5

Tracks: My favorites are Chan's Song, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight, Midnight Mood, and Always. But a great listen from track 1 through 11.

Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None.

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