Nearness of You: The Ballad Book explained

Nearness of You: The Ballad Book
Type:studio
Artist:Michael Brecker
Cover:Album.Nearness.of.You.Cover.jpg
Released:June 19, 2001
Recorded:December 18–20, 2000
Studio:Right Track Recording (New York, NY)
Genre:Jazz
Label:Verve
Producer:Pat Metheny
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Nearness of You: The Ballad Book is the seventh studio album by 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.

Brecker was awarded his eighth Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo on "Chan's Song". Taylor also won his fourth Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammy for "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight".[1] With his win, he became the first American recording artist to garner a win in that category since Michael Bolton in 1992.

Personnel

Musicians

Technical personnel

Awards

2001 - 44th Annual GRAMMY Awards[1]

YearWinnerTitleCategory
2001Michael Brecker"Chan's Song"Best Jazz Instrumental Solo
2001James Taylor"Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight"Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Past Winners Search . GRAMMY.com . September 25, 2011.
  2. Web site: Nearness of You: The Ballad Book - Michael Brecker > Charts & Awards . AllMusic . September 25, 2011.