Eric Alexander in Europe

by Eric Alexander

Overview

For a change of pace, Eric Alexander recorded this set with an organ trio. The fact that it was cut in Europe is not too relevant, since the musicians are all Americans. With stimulating backing by organist Melvin Rhyne, guitarist Bobby Broom, and drummer Joe Farnsworth, Alexander plays five originals by bandmembers (including three of his own) and a trio of standards. However, the originals all swing and mostly sound as if they could have been veteran standards, too. With the underrated Rhyne keeping the rhythm grooving and lightly funky, Alexander often tears into the pieces, while playing the ballads with a great deal of warmth. Virtually all of Eric Alexander's recordings are easily recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/04/1996
Label:	Criss Cross
UPC:	8712474111428
Rank:	125268

Tracks

1. What a Diff'rence a Day Made
2. The Edge
3. Stay on It
4. To Be With You
5. Trippin'
6. Spank That Pig
7. Good Morning Heartache
8. That's All

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eric Alexander   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Eric Alexander Quartet   Primary Artist
Melvin Rhyne   Organ
Bobby Broom   Guitar
Joe Farnsworth   Drums

Technical Credits

Maria Mendez Grever   Composer
Melvin Rhyne   Composer
Sid Gribetz   Liner Notes
K. Hasselpflug   Executive Producer
Bob Haymes   Composer
Bobby Broom   Composer
Irene Higginbotham   Composer
Eric Alexander   Composer
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Alan Brandt   Composer
Gildas Bocle   Photography
Gerry Teekens   Producer,Cover Design
Dan Fisher   Composer
Ervin Drake   Composer