Live Under the Sky 1989 – Michael Brecker & Ellington Tribute (Full Concert), Tokyo Jazz Festival
A Full Concert Friday this week.
From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.
Experience a landmark moment in jazz history.
This rare, one-hour video captures highlights from the 1989 edition of the legendary Live Under the Sky festival in Tokyo, Japan—featuring a powerhouse performance from the Michael Brecker Band and a moving tribute to Duke Ellington.
🎷 Michael Brecker – Tenor Saxophone
🎸 Mike Stern – Guitar
🎹 Joey Calderazzo – Piano
🎻 Jeff Andrews – Bass
🥁 Adam Nussbaum – Drums
Filmed at Yomiuriland’s Theater East, this concert showcases the fire and finesse of late-80s post-bop innovation alongside reverent nods to jazz tradition. Brecker’s band is at full throttle here—electrifying solos, deep grooves, and telepathic interplay.
Whether you’re a jazz scholar, a Brecker devotee, or just discovering this historic Tokyo festival, this video is a must-watch.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
2:15 – “Slings and Arrows”
12:40 – “Nothing Personal”
23:55 – Ballad (Duke Ellington Tribute)
35:20 – “Song for Barry”
46:45 – Encore / Festival Outro
📽️ Digitally restored from original broadcast footage.
🌏 Live Under the Sky ran from 1977 to 1992 and brought the world’s greatest jazz musicians to Japanese audiences in an unforgettable open-air setting.
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