Two Blocks from the Edge

Two Blocks from the Edge
Studio album by
Michael Brecker
ReleasedMay 1998
RecordedDecember 20–23, 1997
StudioAvatar Studios (New York City, New York)
GenreJazz
Length55:43
LabelImpulse! Records
ProducerMichael Brecker
Michael Brecker chronology
Tales from the Hudson
(1996) 		Two Blocks from the Edge
(1998) 		Time Is of the Essence
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings[2]

Two Blocks from the Edge is Michael Brecker's fifth album as a leader. It was recorded in 1997 at Avatar Studios in New York City, and released in 1998.[2] It features pianist Joey Calderazzo and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts, noted for their work with Branford Marsalis.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Michael Brecker, except where indicated.

  1. "Madame Toulouse" - 5:19
  2. "Two Blocks from the Edge" - 8:32
  3. "Bye George" (Joey Calderazzo) - 6:59
  4. "El Niño" (Joey Calderazzo) - 7:41
  5. "Cat’s Cradle" (Joey Calderazzo) - 6:43
  6. "The Impaler" (Jeff "Tain" Watts) - 7:13
  7. "How Long ‘Til the Sun" - 7:39
  8. "Delta City Blues" - 5:37

Personnel

With:

Technical personnel

  • Michael Brecker – producer, arrangements (tracks 1, 7, 8)
  • Joey Calderazzo – producer, arrangements (tracks 1, 7, 8)
  • James Farber – recording and mixing
  • Rory Romano – recording assistant, mix assistant
  • Greg Calbi – mastering at Masterdisk, New York City, USA
  • Steve Fallone – mastering assistant
  • Hollis King – art direction
  • Kevin Gaor – graphic design
  • Timothy White – photography
  • Gitte Gammelgaard – band photography
  • Depth of Field – management

References

  1. ^ Yanow, Scott (2011). "Two Blocks from the Edge - Michael Brecker | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.