Two Blocks From The Edge by Michael Brecker Quartet - DeepRiffs

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Although Michael Brecker made his initial reputation as a greatly in-demand studio player able to play quite credibly in commercial settings, his recordings for Impulse! have all been strictly straight-ahead. Displaying his roots in John Coltrane and Ernie Watts, Brecker has developed his own approach to sheets-of-sound playing while not being shy about playing quite lyrically. From the opening medium-tempo blues "Madame Toulouse" and the catchy "Bye George" (which could almost have been written by Horace Silver) to the funky and slyly humorous closer, "Delta City Blues," this is a particularly strong outing. With pianist Joey Calderazzo (often emulating McCoy Tyner to at least a small degree) and an alert and intuitive rhythm section (bassist James Genus, drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, and percussionist Don Alias), Brecker often creates fiery solos that linger to their optimum length before the mood changes. Recommended.
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1. Madame Toulouse

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Performer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Performer
Composer: Michael Brecker; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Recording Arrangement: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Brecker; Other

2. Two Blocks From The Edge

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Brecker; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Brecker; Other

3. Bye George

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Calderazzo; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joey Calderazzo; Other

4. El Niño

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Calderazzo; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joey Calderazzo; Other

5. Cat's Cradle

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Calderazzo; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joey Calderazzo; Other

6. The Impaler

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Composer: Jeff Watts; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jeff Watts; Other

7. How Long 'Til The Sun

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Performer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Performer
Composer: Michael Brecker; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Recording Arrangement: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Brecker; Other

8. Delta City Blues

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Performer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Performer
Composer: Michael Brecker; Composer
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Recording Arrangement: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Brecker; Other

9. Skylark

by Michael Brecker Quartet

Composer: Hoagy Carmichael; Composer
Primary Artist: Michael Brecker Quartet; Main Performer
Author: Johnny Mercer; Production
Mixing: James Farber; Production
Producer: Joey Calderazzo
Michael Brecker; Production
Recording: James Farber; Production
Studio Personnel: James Farber; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

9 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 0 minutes and 51 seconds

Explicit

None

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Stereo

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Lyrics

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Synchronized Lyrics

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Genres

Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz

Label

Impulse!

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

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Release Date

Dec 31, 1997

Track Preview

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Free

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UPC

1110512612