Bremen to Bridgwater is a double-CD live album by South African pianist and composer Chris McGregor's big band Brotherhood of Breath.
"[1] Russell Carlson of JazzTimes stated that the album is "full of worthy jams... an intriguing history lesson," and commented: "I've come to call the band's sound 'African Dixieland'-guys blowing like mad with a rousing, uplifting spirit over driving, danceable beats.
"[7] In an article for the BBC, Peter Marsh stated: "This is glorious, joyous, fierce music, and a testament to the departed spirits of some of the most creative musicians you're likely to hear on record (or anywhere else).
"[9] Beppe Colli of Clocks and Clouds described the album as "indispensable," noting that it "presents different (and complementary) aspects of the group's history," and praising the "beautiful ensemble work" and "fine musical ideas.
"[10] Dan Warburton, writing for Paris Transatlantic, stated that the album features "tough, rough, wondrously life-affirming music," and wrote: "Nowadays... bands like the Brotherhood... don't exist anymore.