Eric Alexander - Chicago Fire - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Alto saxophonist Vincent Herring's and tenor man Eric Alexander's collaborative ethos makes FRIENDLY FIRE the thoroughly musical affair that it is, the saxophonists bring the unmistakable charge of friendly rivalry to the date as well. Album Tracks 1. Pat N Chat 2. Sukiyaki 3. Inception 4. Dig Dis 5. You Ve Changed 6. Mona Lisa 7. Timothy 8. Timothy

2019 . Eric Alexander's prowess on the tenor saxophone, his unimpeachable virtuosity and technical skill, is obvious to anyone who has paid attention to his fluent and stirring work over the past three decades. His reputation as a hard-blowing jazz gladiator has stood him well with fellow musicians and loyal listeners. Admired and enjoyed for his exceptional powers, Alexander is a model of mainstream jazz expertise. However, on this HighNote recording Eric, backed by three of his favorite colleagues and the rich sounds of a string orchestra, brings his lyrical side to the fore. InchI wanted to get straight into the beauty of a song, always putting the melody first, Inch Alexander states about his expressed intentions for the album. InchImprovisations are the icing on the cake.Inch With the fruition of this dream project Alexander has again succeeded in proving that his long obvious gifts as a player are equaled by his respect for the gift of song. Album Tracks 1. Gently 2. Dreamsville 3. Some Other Time 4. Lonely Woman 5. Slow, Hot Wind 6. The Thrill Is Gone

Album Tracks 1. One for Steve 2. Sonrisa 3. Almost Like Being in Love 4. It's Magic 5. A Few Miles from Memphis 6. Search for Peace 7. Dead Center 8. I Could Have Danced All Night