It's All in the Game (Eric Alexander album)
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It's All in the Game is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2005 and released by HighNote Records.
Recording and music
The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio on July 29, 2005.[1] It was produced by Todd Barkan.[1] The quartet are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Nat Reeves, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.[2] Three of the tracks are Alexander originals: "Typhoon 11", "Open and Shut" (a minor blues), and "Little Lucas" (named for Alexander's son).[3]
Release and reception
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It's All in the Game was released by HighNote Records.[4] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "Eric Alexander is a clear winner with It's All in the Game."[2]
Track listing
- "Where or When"
- "Typhoon 11"
- "Where Is the Love?"
- "It's All in the Game"
- "Open and Shut"
- "Ruby My Dear"
- "Little Lucas"
- "Bye Bye Baby"
Personnel
- Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Nat Reeves – bass
- Joe Farnsworth – drums
References
- ^ a b Alexander, Eric It's All in the Game (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7148.
- ^ a b c Dryden, Ken "Eric Alexander: It's All in the Game". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- ^ Woodard, Josef (June 1, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In the Game". JazzTimes.
- ^ Jones, Nic (April 22, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In The Game". All About Jazz.