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Pilgrimage is the final studio album, released in , by the American jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker. In , Brecker was diagnosed with myelogenous leukemia, and at the time of the recording in August he was already gravely ill. He recorded Pilgrimage with the knowledge that it would most likely be his last album; he died in January The album's personnel consists of Brecker, John Patitucci, Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, and Brad Mehldau.

Despite his losing battle with leukemia, Brecker fully commands each track on the album. His sound is rich, powerful, and strong, and his tone and vigor do not suggest any illness or affliction. The other musicians on the album were all aware of Brecker's condition, and used that knowledge to encourage him and make the album a success. Herbie Hancock said of Brecker:

"Michael now has reached a new level as a composer and musician. Despite his disease, or actually because of it, he managed to climb higher mountains and to walk ahead.

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