In May 1988, “Impulse!” label released “Two Blocks from the Edge”, the 17th Michael Brecker album (as leader or co-leader). It was recorded in 1997, “Avatar Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Joey Calderazzo and Michael Brecker.
Personnel:
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone, arrangements
- Joey Calderazzo – acoustic piano
- James Genus – bass
- Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts – drums
- Don Alias – percussion
- Joey Calderazzo – arrangements
- James Farber – recording, mixing
- Rory Romano – recording assistant, mixing assistant
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Steve Fallone – mastering assistant
- Hollis King – art direction
- Kevin Gaor – design
- Timothy White – photography
- Gitte Gammelgaard – band photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Michael Brecker, except where noted.
- Madame Toulouse
- Two Blocks from the Edge
- Bye George – Joey Calderazzo
- El Niño – Joey Calderazzo
- Cat’s Cradle – Joey Calderazzo
- The Impaler – Jeff “Tain” Watts
- How Long ‘Til the Sun
- Delta City Blues