Tracklist
| Chapter One | ||
| 1 | Chan's Song | 5:14 |
| 2 | Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight | 4:44 |
| 3 | Nascente | 6:16 |
| 4 | Midnight Mood | 6:23 |
| 5 | The Nearness Of You | 4:38 |
| Chapter Two | ||
| 6 | Incandescence | 5:22 |
| 7 | Sometimes I See | 5:28 |
| 8 | My Ship | 7:11 |
| 9 | Always | 5:36 |
| 10 | Seven Days | 5:32 |
| Epilogue | ||
| 11 | I Can See Your Dreams | 3:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – The Verve Music Group
- Copyright (c) – The Verve Music Group
- Made By – PMDC, USA
Credits
- Bass – Charlie Haden
- Co-producer – Steve Rodby
- Concept By, Executive Producer – Richard Seidel
- Drums – Jack DeJohnette
- Guitar [Guitars], Producer – Pat Metheny
- Piano – Herbie Hancock
- Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker
- Vocals [Special Guest] – James Taylor
- Written-By – Flavio Venturini* (tracks: 3), Herbie Hancock (tracks: 1), Hoagy Carmichael (tracks: 5), Ira Gershwin (tracks: 8), Irving Berlin (tracks: 9), James Taylor (tracks: 2), Joe Zawinul (tracks: 4), Kurt Weill (tracks: 8), Michael Brecker (tracks: 6, 11), Ned Washington (tracks: 5), Pat Metheny (tracks: 7, 10)
Notes
ADVANCEU.S. Release Date: June 19, 2001
International Release Date: June 11, 2001
Japan Release Date: June 4, 2001
US & Int'l CD selection #: 314 549 705-2
Japan CD selection #: 314 549 804-2
PROPERTY OF THE VERVE MUSIC GROUP.
FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE.
Made in the USA.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: 314 549 7052 01$
- Label Code: LC 00236
- Other (Mastering SID Code): IFPI L009
- Other (Mould SID Code): IFPI 0376
- Other (CD Mould): MADE IN USA BY PMDC
- Other: A
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 549 705-2 | Michael Brecker | Nearness Of You (The Ballad Book) (CD, Album) | Verve Records | 549 705-2 | Europe | 2001 |
| P2 49705 | Michael Brecker | Nearness Of You (The Ballad Book) (CD, Album, Club) | Verve Records | P2 49705 | Canada | 2001 |
| 549 705-2 | Michael Brecker | Nearness Of You (The Ballad Book) (CD, Album) | Verve Records | 549 705-2 | Australasia | 2001 |
| 73145497052 | Michael Brecker | Nearness Of You (CD, Album) | Verve Records | 73145497052 | Brazil | 2001 |
| 314 549 705-2 | Michael Brecker | Nearness Of You (The Ballad Book) (CD, Album) | Verve Records | 314 549 705-2 | US | 2001 |

