Eric Alexander - Gentle Ballads

Venus Masterpiece Collection Limited Edition 180-gram 2LP!

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." — AllMusic

Features:
Limited edition
Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
180-gram vinyl double LP
Mixed and mastered by Tetsuo Hara
Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
OBI Strip
Japanese pressing

 

 

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

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