Two Blocks from the Edge
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.
| Two Blocks from the Edge | ||||
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| Released | May 1998 | |||
| Recorded | December 20-23, 1997 | |||
| Studio | Avatar Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 55:43 | |||
| Label | Impulse! Records | |||
| Producer | Michael Brecker & Joey Calderazzo | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [2] |
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 — piano
- James Genus — bass
- Jeff 'Tain' Watts — drums
- Don Alias — percussion
References
- Yanow, Scott (2011). "Two Blocks from the Edge - Michael Brecker | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- 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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