Released June 19, 2001 Length 60:23 Artist Michael Brecker Label Verve Records Producers Pat Metheny, Steve Rodby | Recorded December 2000 Nearness of You The Ballad Book
(2001) Wide Angles
(2003) Release date 19 June 2001 Genre Jazz | |
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Nearness of You: The Ballad Book is the seventh studio album of saxophone player Michael Brecker. Accompanied by Herbie Hancock on piano, Pat Metheny on guitars, Charlie Haden on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums, and a special guest appearance by James Taylor, the album was released by Verve Records on June 19, 2001.
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Brecker was awarded his 8th Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo on "Chan's Song". James Taylor also won his 4th grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance on "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight". With his win, he became the first American recording artist to garner a win in that category since Michael Bolton in 1992.
Personnel
Awards
2001 - 44th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Songs
1Chan's Song5:15
2Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight4:44
3Nascente6:18
References
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