Alexander, Eric
Milestone, 2025, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 31.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 82
O’s Notes: Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander focuses on the blend of jazz from Chicago To New York. He spent time in both locations and is now rooted in New York along with pianist Mike LeDonne. They get the Chicago sound from bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer George Fludas. They open with a couple of Coltrane tunes notably “Wise One” before swinging on “This Is Always”, driving the blues on “Hittin’ The Jug”, and swinging on “The Lamp Is Low” featuring LeDonne. We also enjoyed “Angel Eyes”. This is a cool club set that would bode well in either city.
Publicist: Lisa Reedy Promotions