Two Blocks from the Edge is Michael Brecker's fifth album as a leader. It was recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City. It was recorded in 1998.[2]

Two Blocks from the Edge
Studio album by Michael Brecker
Released	1998
Recorded	1998
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]

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 — piano
• James Genus — bass
• Jeff 'Tain' Watts — drums
• Don Alias — percussion

References