The First Milestone is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 1999 and released by Milestone Records.
| The First Milestone | ||||
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| Released | April 18, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | November 3 & 4, 1999 | |||
| Studio | Clinton Recording Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 63:01 | |||
| Label | Milestone | |||
| Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
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Recording and music
editThe album was recorded in November 1999.[1] The quintet contains tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Pat Martino, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.[1] Several of the compositions are Alexander originals.[2]
Release and reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [1] |
The First Milestone was released by Milestone Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer described it as "an excellent mainstream session".[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that, on uptempo tracks, "There's a feel of much power held in gracious reserve, rather than being unwillingly checked."[1]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted
- "Stand Pat" – 8:52
- "#34 Was Sweetness (For Walter Payton)" – 7:06
- "The First Milestone" – 7:36
- "The Towering Inferno" – 8:41
- "Night Song" (Lee Adams, Charles Strouse) – 8:55
- "Last Night When We Were Young" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 7:15
- "The Phineas Trane" – 7:56
- "I'm Glad There Is You" (Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Madeira) – 6:40
Personnel
edit- Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
- Pat Martino – guitar
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Peter Washington – bass
- Joe Farnsworth – drums
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 21.
- ^ a b c Ginell, Richard S. "Eric Alexander – The First Milestone". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.