Eric Alexander: Full Range :: 1995

Eric Alexander is a very consistent tenor saxophonist, one who swings hard even if the chord changes are a bit complex. His tone is appealing and, like one of his influences, Dexter Gordon, he rarely seems to run out of ideas. For this sextet date with trumpeter John Swana, guitarist Peter Bernstein, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Carl Allen, Alexander contributed three very different originals and interprets a trio of standards plus Ahmad Jamal's "Night Mist Blues" and Cecil McBee's "Song of Her." Whether it be romps or sensitive ballads, Eric Alexander is in excellent form throughout this rewarding disc. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide.

Eric Alexander tenor saxophone
John Swana trumpet
Kenny Barron piano
Peter Bernstein guitar
Peter Washington bass
Carl Allen drums

1. To The Chief
2. The Link
3. Darn That Dream
4. Number Three
5. People Will Say We're In Love
6. Song Of Her
7. Night Mist Blues
8. Beautiful Friendship

Recorded at RPM Studio, New York, New York on January 3, 1994. Includes liner notes by Bob Bernotas.