In May 1988, “Impulse!” label released “Two Blocks from the Edge”, the 17^th 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.

1. Madame Toulouse
2. Two Blocks from the Edge
3. Bye George – Joey Calderazzo
4. El Niño – Joey Calderazzo
5. Cat’s Cradle – Joey Calderazzo
6. The Impaler – Jeff “Tain” Watts
7. How Long ‘Til the Sun
8. Delta City Blues