Eric Alexander Quartet - Gentle Ballads III - 180g Vinyl LP

This eagerly awaited Venus release from tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander is the third in the renowned "Gentle Ballads" series. Like the earlier Gentle Ballads and Gentle Ballads II, this album is a collection of beautiful ballads that showcase the brawny and powerful Alexander's gentle and lyrical side. And what a beautiful performance this is! Alexander's maturity as a musician is clearly reflected in his ballad playing. His big tone, his ability to express small nuances, and his muscular style free of cheap sentimentality combine to create stunning effects, elevating this album's status from merely good to a modern masterpiece. Japanese import Few tenor saxophonists, especially among his generation, are brave enough to record an all-ballad album. Alexander has done so three times now, and each time, he has given audiences something to be cherished for years. Highly recommended! Features 180g Vinyl Mixed and Mastered by Tetsuo Hara Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo Obi strip Made in Japan Musicians Eric Alexander tenor sax Mike LeDonne piano John Webber bass Joe Farnsworth drums Selections Side A: All The Way Don't Explain Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Side B: Little Girl Blue Summertime You'll Be Mine Tonight Recorded at The Studio in New York on November 22, 2007.