Tales from the Hudson is Michael Brecker's fourth album as a leader. It was recorded at the Power Station in New York City in 1996. The album won Brecker two Grammy awards for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo (for his solo on "Cabin Fever") and Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group.
Track listing
Personnel Musicians Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone Joey Calderazzo – acoustic piano (tracks 1, 2, 4 and 6–9) McCoy Tyner – acoustic piano (tracks 3, 5) Pat Metheny – guitars, guitar synthesizer (track 3) Dave Holland – bass Jack DeJohnette – drums Don Alias – percussion (tracks 3, 5)
Technical personnel Michael Brecker – producer George Whitty – producer Pat Metheny – co-producer James Farber – recording and mixing Rory Romano – recording assistant, mix assistant Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York City, USA Carolyn Chrzan – guitar technician Jerry Wortman – production coordinator Robin Lynch – art direction and design Jason Claiborne – design Nicol' Andrea – photography Darryl Pitt – page two photography Depth of Field Management – management Width of Field Management – management
Awards 1997 – 40th Annual GRAMMY Awards YearsWinnerTitleCategory1997Michael Brecker"Cabin Fever"Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo1997Michael BreckerTales from the HudsonGrammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album
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