It can be argued with some validity that one‘s overall
movement through life is reflected in his creative endeavor,
and Eric Alexander‘s strength and versatility on the saxophone
can be viewed from this perspective. At this point in his career,
Eric has certainly covered a lot of territory, both literally and
figuratively. He himself has lost count of how many albums
feature his playing; our guess is 100 or more. While he has
garnered critical acclaim from every corner, what has mattered
most has been to establish his own voice within the illustrious
bop-based jazz tradition which is exactly what he does on his
latest HighNote release. The close-knit ensemble of a band
of regular buddies, coupled with the bass-clef contributions
of the extraordinary Bob Cranshaw, make for a listening
experience not soon forgotten.
Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
Harold Mabern – piano, Fender Rhodes (tracks 4, 5 & 9 only)
Bob Cranshaw – bass
Joe Farnsworth – drums
