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| 1. | Summit Meeting
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| 2. | The Sweetest Sounds
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| 3. | There But for the Grace of...
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| 4. | I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do
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| 5. | A House Is Not a Home
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| 6. | This Girl's in Love With You
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| 7. | Something's Gotta Give
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| 8. | Andre's Turn
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| 9. | After the Rain
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Jazz / Post-Bop, Straight-Ahead Jazz
Eric Alexander - Sax (Tenor)
David Luke Mixing
Derek Kwan Assistant Producer
George Horn Mastering
Harold Mabern Piano
Jamie Putnam Art Direction, Design
Joe Farnsworth Drums
John Abbott Photography
John Webber Bass
Jon W. Poses Liner Notes
Katherine Miller Engineer
Mike LeDonne Arranger
Nicholas Payton Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Todd Barkan Producer
This strong set documents the continuing and developing ties between Alexander and Harold Mabern; as the saxophonist unleashes his full-bodied, Coltrane-like tone on a set of originals and unlikely standards, Mabern's restless support unifies and galvanizes the rhythm section. At times, the pianist is a little too busy; there are passages in, for example, "There but for the Grace of..." where he might have laid out for a while, especially to give air to the segue between solos by Alexander and guest trumpeter Nicholas Payton. And repetitious left-hand comps during his solos nearly derail the band's sprightly 3/4 rendition of "A House Is Not a Home" and the choruses in the blazing "Something's Got to Give." Still, almost every detail throughout the rest of the album fits into a pattern of potent swing, even at the difficult medium-slow tempo taken on "This Girl's in Love With You" (the only track on the album that showcases the saxophonist exclusively as a soloist). Consistently assured improvisations from both Alexander and Payton provide the final touch necessary for the success of this session. ~ Robert L. Doerschuk, All Music Guide
Eric Alexander
Active Decades: '90s and '00s
Born: 1968 in Illinois
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop
A fine hard bop player who grows a bit in individuality each year, Eric Alexander grew up in the state of Washington. He initially attended Indiana University, studying classical music as an altoist. However, Alexander soon discovered jazz, switched to the tenor, and transferred to William Paterson College in New Jersey. After graduating, he moved to Chicago and soon gained important experience touring with Charles Earland while also becoming a fixture in local clubs. In 1991, Alexander placed second at the Thelonious Monk Institute's saxophone competition, finishing just behind Joshua Redman. In 1992, he relocated to New York and that year made his recording debut as a leader with a set for Criss Cross. Alexander was set to join Art Taylor's Wailers in 1995 when the drummer passed away. Influenced by Dexter Gordon and George Coleman, but gradually developing a more original sound, Alexander has also worked with Mel Rhyne, Cecil Payne, Kenny Barron, and Eddie Henderson, among others. Alexander recorded two additional sets as a leader for Criss Cross, was part of their Tenor Triangle session, and cut several heated CDs for Delmark, including one that he co-leads with veteran tenor Lin Halliday. His 11th album, Man With a Horn, was licensed for U.S. release in 1999 by Milestone, which also issued the follow-up, The First Milestone, in 2000. Since that time, Alexander has kept busy releasing a steady slew of albums including Summit Meeting in 2002, Dead Center in 2004, Temple of Olympic Zeus in 2007 and Prime Time: In Concert in 2008 among others.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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