Two Blocks from the Edge explained

Two Blocks from the Edge
Type:	Studio Album
Artist:	Michael Brecker
Cover:	Two_Blocks_From_the_Edge.jpg
Released:	May 1998
Recorded:	December 20–23, 1997
Studio:	Avatar Studios (New York City, New York)
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	55:43
Label:	Impulse! Records
Producer:	Michael Brecker Joey Calderazzo
Prev Title:	Tales from the Hudson
Prev Year:	1996
Next Title:	Time Is of the Essence
Next Year:	1999

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.^[1] 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.

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

• 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

Notes and References

1. Book: Cook . Richard . Richard Cook (journalist) . Morton . Brian . Brian Morton (Scottish writer) . . 2008 . 9th . . 978-0-141-03401-0 . 167.