Time Is of the Essence
1999 studio album by Michael Brecker
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Time Is of the Essence is Michael Brecker's sixth album as a leader. It was recorded at the Power Station and Right Track in New York City. The record is notable for guitarist Pat Metheny’s strong presence and three outstanding drummers- Jeff “Tain” Watts, Bill Stewart and the legendary Elvin Jones- who each play on separate tracks.
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| Released | October 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
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| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 69:31 | |||
| Label | Verve | |||
| Producer | George Whitty | |||
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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.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Arc of the Pendulum" | 8:59 | |
| 2. | "Sound Off" | Larry Goldings | 6:05 |
| 3. | "Half Past Late" | 6:06 | |
| 4. | "Timeline" | Pat Metheny | 6:06 |
| 5. | "The Morning of This Night" | 7:41 | |
| 6. | "Renaissance Man (for Eddie Harris)" | George Whitty | 8:34 |
| 7. | "Dr. Slate" | 7:39 | |
| 8. | "As I Am" | Pat Metheny | 6:48 |
| 9. | "Outrance" | 10:07 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Larry Goldings – organ
- Pat Metheny – guitars
- Elvin Jones – drums (tracks 1, 4, 9)
- Jeff "Tain" Watts – drums (tracks 2, 5, 7)
- Bill Stewart – drums (tracks 3, 6, 8)
Technical personnel
- George Whitty – producer
- James Farber – recording and mixing
- Andrew Felus – recording assistant, mix assistant
- Andrea Yarkovsky – recording assistant, mix assistant
- Scott Young – recording assistant, mix assistant
- Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York City, USA
- Camille Tominaro – production coordination
- Hollis King – art direction
- Leland Bobbé – cover photography
- Darryl Pitt – inside photography