Although known as a marksman on the sax, Michael Brecker was, to his core, a cutting-edge composer and collaborator. Whether delving into deeply complex funkiness (“Skunk Funk”) or worldly vibes (“Redemption Song”), Brecker's music is focused and in-your-face. “Escher Sketch” proudly wears its ‘80s drums and synths on its sleeve, using them as a base for Brecker's maze-like solos.