Two Blocks from the Edge
1998 studio album by Michael Brecker
Two Blocks from the Edge | ||||
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Studio album by Michael Brecker | ||||
Released | May 1998 | |||
Recorded | December 20–23, 1997 | |||
Studio | Avatar Studios (New York City, New York) | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 55:43 | |||
Label | Impulse! Records | |||
Producer | Michael Brecker
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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.
- "Madame Toulouse" - 5:19
- "Two Blocks from the Edge" - 8:32
- "Bye George" (Joey Calderazzo) - 6:59
- "El Niño" (Joey Calderazzo) - 7:41
- "Cat’s Cradle" (Joey Calderazzo) - 6:43
- "The Impaler" (Jeff "Tain" Watts) - 7:13
- "How Long ‘Til the Sun" - 7:39
- "Delta City Blues" - 5:37
Personnel
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Joey Calderazzo – acoustic piano
- James Genus – bass
- Jeff 'Tain' Watts – drums
With:
- Don Alias – percussion
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
- ^ Yanow, Scott (2011). "Two Blocks from the Edge - Michael Brecker | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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- Don't Try This at Home (1988)
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- Time Is of the Essence (1999)
- Nearness of You (2001)
- Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall (2002)
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- The Brecker Bros. Collection, Vol 1 (1990)
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