One of the most respected living jazz trumpeters is sharing his knowledge during an appearance at Illinois State University this Friday and Saturday during the school's jazz festival. Randy Brecker has not only carved out a place in jazz, but as a sideman for diverse artists like Steely Dan, James Taylor, and Funkadelic. It's that era of music you'll hear on his new album," Randy Pop." In this Sound Ideas preview, WGLT's Jim Browne caught up with the actively touring musician.
That's jazz man Randy Brecker, speaking with WGLT's Jim Browne. Brecker is appearing at ISU's Jazz Festival this Friday and Saturday.