Eric Alexander - In Europe (1996)
Eric Alexander - In Europe (1996)
Jazz | MP3 320 kbps CBR | 63 min | 145 MB
Label: Criss Cross Jazz | Rel:1996
Jazz | MP3 320 kbps CBR | 63 min | 145 MB
Label: Criss Cross Jazz | Rel:1996
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.
Tracklist:
01. What A Difference A Day Made
02. The Edge
03. Stay On It
04. To Be With You
05. Trippin'
06. Spank That Pig
07. Good Morning Heartache
08. That's All