Now You See It... (Now You Don't)

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Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz

Now You See It… (Now You Don’t) is Michael Brecker's third album as a leader. It was recorded at the Power Station in New York City.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album with 4 stars and its review by Scott Yanow states: "Most of the originals (either by Brecker, Beard, or producer Don Grolnick) project moods rather than feature strong melodies, but Michael Brecker's often-raging tenor makes the most of each opportunity".

Artwork

The album cover is based on a woodcut by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher called Sky and Water I (1938).

Track listing

All tracks composed by Michael Brecker; except where indicated

1. "Escher Sketch (A Tale of Two Rhythms)" – 5:23
2. "Minsk" (Don Grolnick) – 9:03
3. "Ode to The Doo Da Day" (Jim Beard) – 5:51
4. "Never Alone" – 5:35
5. "Peep" – 7:25
6. "Dogs In The Wine Shop" (Don Grolnick) – 6:33
7. "Quiet City" (Jim Beard) – 6:04
8. "The Meaning of the Blues" (Bobby Troup, Leah Worth) – 5:57

Personnel

• Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone, EWI
• Jon Herington – guitar
• Joey Calderazzo – piano
• Jim Beard – synthesizer, keyboards
• Victor Bailey – electric bass
• Jay Anderson – acoustic bass
• Adam Nussbaum – drums
• Don Alias – percussion
• Steve Berrios – percussion
• Milton Cardona – percussion
• Omar Hakim – percussion