Tales from the Hudson

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 <small>(tracks 1, 2, 4 and 6–9)</small>
• McCoy Tyner – acoustic piano <small>(tracks 3, 5)</small>
• Pat Metheny – guitars, guitar synthesizer <small>(track 3)</small>
• Dave Holland – bass
• Jack DeJohnette – drums
• Don Alias – percussion <small>(tracks 3, 5)</small>

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

References