Second Impression is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2016 and released by HighNote Records in the same year.
| Second Impression | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2016 |
| Recorded | March 14, 2016 |
| Studio | Trading 8s Recording Studio, Paramus, New Jersey |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | HighNote |
| Producer | Eric Alexander |
Recording and music
editThe album was recorded at the Trading 8s Recording Studio, Paramus, New Jersey, on March 14, 2016.[1] The quartet are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.[2] This was probably Cranshaw's final recording session.[3] Alexander also produced the album.[1]
Release and reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Down Beat |   [3] |
Second Impression was released by HighNote Records in 2016.[4] The JazzTimes reviewer praised Cranshaw's timing and sense of melody, and commented of Alexander that "the always-reliable leader is particularly inspired".[2]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Eric Alexander except as indicated
- "Second Impression" - 6:20
- "So Many Stars" (Sergio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman) - 5:43
- "Blues for Mo" - 5:17
- "Jennie's Dance" (Joe Farnsworth) - 5:54
- "Secret Love" (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) - 7:31
- "T-Bone Steak" (Jimmy Smith) - 6:06
- "Frenzy" - 6:00
- "Everything Happens to Me" (Matt Dennis, Tom Adair) - 6:34
- "Full House" (Wes Montgomery) - 5:21
Personnel
edit- Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
- Harold Mabern – piano, Fender Rhodes (tracks 4, 5, 9)
- Bob Cranshaw – bass
- Joe Farnsworth – drums
References
edit- ^ a b Alexander, Eric "Second Impression" (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7296.
- ^ a b Tamarkin, Jeff (December 17, 2016) "Eric Alexander: Second Impression". JazzTimes.
- ^ a b Kato, Yoshi (February 2017) "Eric Alexander: Second Impression". Down Beat. p. 72.
- ^ Bowers, Jack (October 14, 2016) "Eric Alexander: Second Impression". All About Jazz.