Brecker emerged in the early 1970s as a member of the jazz-rock band Dreams. Later, he and his brother Randy, a flugelhornist, formed the popular fusion group the Brecker Brothers; he also was a leader of Steps Ahead. He has led his own groups since 1986, often playing in a more traditional jazz style.
Brecker has also appeared with pop musicians including James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Steely Dan, and played in the Saturday Night Live band in the 1980s..
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