1. Michael Brecker
By Adam Elmarakby

2. Childhood/Education
• Grew up in Cheltenham, PA
• Spent one year at Indiana University
• Moved to New York City in 1969

3. • Jazz-rock instrumental act
• Played alongside his brother Randy
• Band released two albums with Michael
Dreams

4. The Brecker Brothers
• Formed in 1975
• Six studio albums
• Seven Grammy nominations
• Many notable players

5. Solo Career
• Released 10 albums
• Played alongside many superstars
• 15 Grammy awards
• Honorary Doctorate from Berklee
• Down Beat Hall of Fame

6. Death
• Died of Leukemia in 2007
• Last album Pilgrimage released posthumously
• Lasting legacy
• Featured in documentary More to Live For