Time Is of the Essence

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Time Is of the Essence
Studio album by Michael Brecker
Released	1999
Genre	Jazz
Length	69:31
Label	Verve
Producer	George Whitty
Michael Brecker chronology
Two Blocks From the Edge (1998) Time Is of the Essence (1999) Nearness of You: The Ballad Book (2001)

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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.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Michael Brecker; except where indicated

No.	Title	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)