Time Is of the Essence
Time Is of the Essence is Michael Brecker's sixth album as a leader. It was recorded at the Power Station and Right Track in New York City. The record is notable for guitarist Pat Metheny’s strong presence and three outstanding drummers (on separate tracks), including the legendary Elvin Jones.
| Time Is of the Essence | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Studio | Avatar Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 69:31 | |||
| Label | Verve | |||
| Producer | George Whitty | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [2] |
Track listing
All tracks composed by Michael Brecker; except where indicated
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Arc of the Pendulum" | 8:59 | |
| 2. | "Sound Off" | Larry Goldings | 6:05 |
| 3. | "Half Past Late" | 6:06 | |
| 4. | "Timeline" | Pat Metheny | 6:06 |
| 5. | "The Morning of This Night" | 7:41 | |
| 6. | "Renaissance Man (for Eddie Harris)" | George Whitty | 8:34 |
| 7. | "Dr. Slate" | 7:39 | |
| 8. | "As I Am" | Pat Metheny | 6:48 |
| 9. | "Outrance" | 10:07 |
Personnel
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Pat Metheny – guitar
- Larry Goldings – organ
- Elvin Jones – drums (tracks 1, 4, 9)
- Jeff "Tain" Watts – drums (tracks 2, 5, 7)
- Bill Stewart – drums (tracks 3, 6, 8)
References
- Ruhlmann, William (2011). "Time Is of the Essence - Michael Brecker | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 168. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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