The Real Thing (Eric Alexander album)

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The Real Thing
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Studio album by
Eric Alexander
RecordedApril 2, 2015
Studio Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre Jazz
Label HighNote
Producer Eric Alexander

The Real Thing is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2015 and released by HighNote Records.

Contents

Recording and music

The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on April 2, 2015. [1] Most tracks are played by the quartet of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. [2] Guitarist Pat Martino is added for three tracks. [1] Alexander also produced the album. [1]

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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The Real Thing was released by HighNote Records. [3] The Down Beat reviewer concluded that, "The prolific saxophonist, who claims almost 40 records to his name, has matured to the point where even a not-entirely-satisfying effort like this is still worth returning to." [3]

Track listing

  1. "The Real Thing"
  2. "Pure Pat"
  3. "Summertime"
  4. "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"
  5. "Little Boat"
  6. "For George and Trane"
  7. "Sleep Warm"
  8. "The Chief"

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Alexander, Eric "The Real Thing" (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7278.
  2. ↑ Joyce, Mike (November 10, 2015) "Eric Alexander: The Real Thing". JazzTimes.
  3. 1 2 3 De Barros, Paul (November 2015) "Eric Alexander: The Real Thing". Down Beat. p. 44.
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