Venus Masterpiece Collection Limited Edition 180g Vinyl Double LP!
One of the most talented tenor saxophonists today, Eric Alexander has made quite a few recordings for the Japanese label Venus Records, but this 2004 date, a collection of ballads in a one-horn quartet format, is undoubtedly one of his definitive albums.
While all songs are considered as "ballads," the program is sufficiently varied in rhythm, tempo and tone so that one does not need to worry about monotony. Alexander's burnished tenor sound is very well recorded and gives you a perspective of a first-row table in an intimate jazz club setting.
His rich, big-toned tenor is rhapsodic as he explores a number of timeless ballads.
Features
- Limited Edition
- Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
- 180g Vinyl
- Double LP
- Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
- Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
- Gatefold Jacket
- OBI Strip
- Made in Japan
Musicians
| Eric Alexander | tenor sax |
|---|---|
| Mike LeDonne | piano |
| John Webber | bass |
| Joe Farnsworth | drums |
Selections
Side A:
- Left Alone
- The Midnight Sun Will Never Set
- Stormy Weather
Side B:
- Here's To Life
- Harlem Nocturne
- Gently
Side C:
- Midnight Sun
- Soul Eyes
Side D:
- Under A Blanket Of Blue
- Harlem Nocturne II
- Chelsea Bridge
Recorded at Avatar Studio in New York on March 1 & 2, 2004.
