Two Blocks from the Edge
1998 studio album by Michael Brecker
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| Two Blocks from the Edge | ||||
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| Released | May 1998 | |||
| Recorded | December 20–23, 1997 | |||
| Studio | Avatar (New York, New York) | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 55:43 | |||
| Label | Impulse! Records | |||
| Producer | Michael Brecker | |||
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Critical reception
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [2] |
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