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Westchester Jazz Orchestra to Perform Michael Brecker Tribute September 25th 2010. Trumpeter Randy Brecker to Guest as WJO Celebrates His Brother’s Music.

Westchester, NY – The Westchester Jazz Orchestra will begin their 2010-11 season with a special concert honoring one of Westchester’s own: multi-Grammy-winning saxophone giant Michael Brecker, who passed away in January 2007. Michael’s brother Randy Brecker, a legendary musician and multi-Grammy winner himself, will join WJO for this celebration of Michael’s spectacular musical legacy.

The concert will take place on Sat., Sept. 25 at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington, NY. Randy Brecker and WJO’s Artistic Director Mike Holober will discuss Michael’s music and career in a pre-concert talk, free for ticket holders, at 7:15 PM; the concert starts at 8. Gary Walker, Music Director and Morning Show Host at WBGO-FM, is set to emcee.

Randy Brecker commented on the performance: “The Brecker family is thrilled that the Westchester Jazz Orchestra is celebrating Michael’s music. Michael spent many wonderful years as a resident of Hastings-on-Hudson, and WJO is simply among the best – anywhere.”

Michael Brecker was a veritable jazz titan, one of the most influential saxophonists and composers of our generation. During a 40-year career, he won 15 Grammy awards, numerous “Best of” accolades, as well as the prestigious Edison Jazz Award after his death. He achieved worldwide acclaim for his output as a leader and featured soloist with a virtual who’s who of jazz and pop artists, including Paul Simon, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Frank Zappa and Frank Sinatra – and his brother Randy. His stunning musical innovations and peerless virtuosity kept him at the vanguard of contemporary jazz and pop music.

Five-time Grammy winner Randy Brecker boasts a similarly varied and distinguished jazz pedigree. As a trumpeter and composer, he has helped shape the sound of jazz, R&B and rock for more than four decades. His playing graces hundreds of albums by diverse artists including James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Parliament-Funkadelic, Steely Dan, David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Horace Silver and Frank Zappa.

The September 25th concert will feature music from various stages of Michael’s career, from his solo work to that of The Brecker Brothers, a multi-Grammy-nominated band of immeasurable influence and impact.

WJO’s 2010-11 season continues with Trumpet Masters: Music of Miles, Pops and Dizzy on December 4; Music of Herbie Hancock featuring the Maiden Voyage Suite on January 29; and Monk Meets Mulligan on April 2. WJO’s concerts are partially funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, Arts Westchester and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music.

Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and only $10 for students. Subscription and group discounts are available. Tickets: www.westjazzorch.org, Irvington Theater box office, 914-591-6602. WJO: 914-861-9100.