It's All in the Game is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2005 and released by HighNote Records.
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| Released | March 14, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | July 29, 2005 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 53:28 | |||
| Label | HighNote | |||
| Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
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Recording and music
editThe album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio on July 29, 2005.[1] It was produced by Todd Barkan.[1] The quartet are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Nat Reeves, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.[2] Three of the tracks are Alexander originals: "Typhoon 11", "Open and Shut" (a minor blues), and "Little Lucas" (named for Alexander's son).[3]
Release and reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
It's All in the Game was released by HighNote Records.[4] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "Eric Alexander is a clear winner with It's All in the Game."[2]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted
- "Where or When" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 7:05
- "Typhoon 11" – 6:51
- "Where Is the Love" (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter) – 6:30
- "It's All in the Game" (Charles G. Dawes, Carl Sigman) – 5:51
- "Open and Shut" – 8:27
- "Ruby, My Dear" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:54
- "Little Lucas" – 5:20
- "Bye Bye Baby" – 5:30
Personnel
edit- Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Nat Reeves – bass
- Joe Farnsworth – drums
References
edit- ^ a b Alexander, Eric It's All in the Game (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7148.
- ^ a b c Dryden, Ken "Eric Alexander: It's All in the Game". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- ^ Woodard, Josef (June 1, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In the Game". JazzTimes.
- ^ Jones, Nic (April 22, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In The Game". All About Jazz.