Time Is of the Essence

For contract law term, see time is of the essence.

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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

1. "Arc of the Pendulum" — 8:59
2. "Sound Off" (Larry Goldings) — 6:05
3. "Half Past Late" — 7:54
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 on 1,4,9
• Jeff "Tain" Watts — drums on 2,5,7
• Bill Stewart — drums on 3,6,8