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
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 1998
RecordedDecember 20-23, 1997
StudioAvatar Studios, NYC
GenreJazz
Length55:43
LabelImpulse! Records
ProducerMichael Brecker & Joey Calderazzo
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]

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

References

  1. Yanow, Scott (2011). "Two Blocks from the Edge - Michael Brecker | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  2. 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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