| Nightlife in Tokyo | ||||
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| Released | June 17, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | December 19, 2002 | |||
| Studio | Avatar Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 58:28 | |||
| Label | Milestone | |||
| Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
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Nightlife in Tokyo is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2002 and released by Milestone Records.
The album was recorded in December 2002. [1] The quartet contains tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. [1] Five of the eight compositions are Alexander originals. [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [1] |
Nightlife in Tokyo was released by Milestone Records. [1] The AllMusic reviewer wrote that, "Alexander offers a sustained program of fresh, creative, and advanced hard bop that unequivocally establishes him as a player who is not only fully aware of the tradition, but who is now among those most eminently qualified to develop it further." [2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that, "the small miracle is that Alexander keeps it all so fresh as far as the chief improviser's role is concerned." [1]
All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted
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