Eric Alexander - Dead Center - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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

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

Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander made his first CD as a bandleader at the age of 25. That was 17 years ago and, oddly enough, you can still sometimes see Alexander described as an Inchup-and-comingInch jazz saxophonist. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth he's fully developed into one of the finest bebop saxophonists in the world and the proof is in this session. With Harold Mabern, Nat Reeves and Joe Farnsworth providing the rhythmic spark, Eric presents an imaginative program recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. Album Tracks 1. Revival 2. My Grown-Up Christmas List 3. The Island 4. Too Late Fall Back Baby 5. Love-Wise 6. Blues for Phineas 7. You Must Believe in Spring 8. Yasashiku (Gently)