Two Blocks from the Edge

Two Blocks from the Edge
Studio album by Michael Brecker
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 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
Source	Rating
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.

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

• Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
• Joey Calderazzo – acoustic piano
• James Genus – bass
• Jeff 'Tain' Watts – drums

With:

• Don Alias – percussion

• 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