Time Is of the Essence

Time Is of the Essence
Time Is of the Essence
Studio album by Michael Brecker
Released	October 1999
Recorded	1999
Studio	Avatar (New York, New York); Right Track (New York, New York);
Genre	Jazz
Length	69:31
Label	Verve
Producer	George Whitty
Michael Brecker chronology

ReleasedOctober 1999

Recorded1999

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Allmusic	^[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	^[2]

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.

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
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

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Discography
As leader	Cityscape (1982) Michael Brecker (1987) Don't Try This at Home (1988) Now You See It… (Now You Don't) (1990) Tales from the Hudson (1996) Two Blocks from the Edge (1998) Time Is of the Essence (1999) Nearness of You (2001) Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall (2002) Wide Angles (2003) Pilgrimage (2007)
Steps Ahead	Steps Ahead (1983) Modern Times (1984)
Brecker Brothers	The Brecker Bros. (1975) Back to Back (1976) Don't Stop the Music (1977) Heavy Metal Be-Bop (1978) Detente (1980) Straphangin' (1981) Return of the Brecker Brothers (1992) Out of the Loop (1994) The Brecker Bros. Collection, Vol 1 (1990) The Brecker Bros. Collection, Vol 2 (1991)
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