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Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)

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Eric Alexander
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Background information
Born (1968-08-04) August 4, 1968 (age 57)
Illinois, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsMusician, educator
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1991-present
Labels Delmark, Milestone, HighNote
Website ericalexanderjazz.com
Eric Alexander (2012 in Denmark) Eric-alexander DSC01061.jpg
Eric Alexander (2012 in Denmark)

Eric Alexander (born August 4, 1968) [1] is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator. Having placed second at the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition behind Joshua Redman and ahead of Chris Potter and Tim Warfield, he was soon signed by a record label and has since recorded over 20 albums as a leader and over 300 as a sideman. [2]

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Early life and education

Alexander was born in Illinois. [3] He began as a classical musician, studying alto saxophone at Indiana University with Eugene Rousseau in 1986. He soon switched to jazz and the tenor saxophone, however, and transferred to William Paterson University, where he studied with Harold Mabern, Rufus Reid, Joe Lovano, Gary Smulyan, Norman Simmons, Steve Turre and others. [4]

Career

Alexander finished second at the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. [5] Later that year, he made his recording debut with Charles Earland and released his debut album on Delmark the following year. [6]

Alexander has worked with many jazz musicians, including Chicago pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Idris Muhammad, and guitarist Pat Martino. He is part of Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet with Peter Bernstein, and Joe Farnsworth. He has recorded and toured extensively with the sextet, One for All, and The Battle with Vincent Herring. [7]

Discography

As leader/co-leader

Recording dateTitleLabelYear releasedNotes
1992–08 Straight Up Delmark1993Quintet, with Jim Rotondi (trumpet), Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), George Fludas (drums)
1992–12New York Calling Criss Cross 1993Quintet, with John Swana (trumpet/fluegelhorn), Richard Wyands (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Kenny Washington (drums)
1993–08 Up, Over & Out Delmark1995Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), John Ore (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
1994–01Full RangeCriss Cross1995Sextet, with John Swana (trumpet), Kenny Barron (piano), Peter Bernstein (guitar), Peter Washington (bass), Carl Allen (drums)
1995–05Eric Alexander in EuropeCriss Cross1995Quartet, with Melvin Rhyne (organ), Bobby Broom (guitar), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
1995StablematesDelmark1996Co-led Quintet with Lin Halliday (tenor sax), with Jodie Christian (piano), Dan Shapera (bass), Wilbur Campbell (drums)
1996–12Two of a KindCriss Cross1997Quintet, with Cecil Payne (baritone sax), David Hazeltine (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
1997–01Man with a Horn Milestone 1997Most tracks quartet, with Cedar Walton (piano), Dwayne Burno (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); some tracks sextet, with Jim Rotondi (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone) added
1997–05 Alexander the Great HighNote 2000Quintet, with Jim Rotondi (trumpet), Charles Earland (organ), Peter Bernstein (guitar), Joe Farnsworth (drums) [rel. 2000]
1997–05 Mode for Mabes Delmark1998Sextet, with Jim Rotondi (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone), Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), George Fludas (drums)
1997–12Heavy Hitters Pony Canyon 1998Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
1998–04,
1998–05		 Solid! Milestone1998Most tracks quartet, with John Hicks (piano), George Mraz (bass), Idris Muhammad (drums); some tracks quintet, with Jim Rotondi (trumpet) added; one track quintet, with Joe Locke (vibes) replacing Alexander; one track solo piano by Hicks
1998–11A Love Story 32 Jazz 2000Quartet, with Cyrus Chestnut (piano), George Mraz (bass), Lewis Nash (drums); AKA 'The Keystone Quartet'
1998–12Extra InningsAlfa Jazz2000Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
1999–03 Live at the Keynote Video Arts1999Live. Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
1999–11 The First Milestone Milestone2000Quintet, with Pat Martino (guitar), Harold Mabern (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2000–12 The Second Milestone Milestone2001Most tracks quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); three tracks quintet, with Jim Rotondi (trumpet) added
2001–12Groovin' BluesM & I2002Co-led with Junior Mance. With Junior Mance Trio.
2001–12 Summit Meeting Milestone2002Most tracks quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); four tracks quintet, with Nicholas Payton (trumpet, fluegelhorn) added
2002–12 Nightlife in Tokyo Milestone2003Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Ron Carter (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2004–03Gentle Ballads Venus 2004Quartet, with Mike LeDonne (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2004–06 Dead Center HighNote2004Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2005–03 Sunday in New York Venus2005Quartet, with John Hicks (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2005–07 It's All in the Game HighNote2006Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2006–03Gentle Ballads IIVenus2006Quartet, with Mike LeDonne (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2007–01 Temple of Olympic Zeus HighNote2007Most tracks quartet, with David Hazeltine (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); some tracks quintet, with Jim Rotondi (trumpet) added
2007–04In Concert: Prime TimeHighNote2008Live. Quartet, with David Hazeltine (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2007–09My Favorite ThingsVenus2008Quartet, with David Hazeltine (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2007–11Gentle Ballads IIIVenus2008Quartet, with Mike LeDonne (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2008–08Lazy Afternoon: Gentle Ballads IVVenus2009Quartet, with Mike LeDonne (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2009–04 Revival of the Fittest HighNote2009Most tracks quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); one track duo, with Mike LeDonne (piano)
2009–10 Chim Chim Cheree Venus2010Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2010–11 Don't Follow the Crowd HighNote2011Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2011–03Gentle Ballads VVenus2011Quartet, with George Cables (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2012–10 Touching HighNote2013Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2011–12,
2012–01,
2012–08,
2013–03		With StringsHighNote2019Quartet, with David Hazeltine (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums), plus string orchestra (conducted by Dave Rivello) [8]
2013–03Blues at MidnightVenus2013Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2013–07Recado Bossa NovaVenus2014Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), Nat Reeves (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2013–11 Chicago Fire HighNote2014Most tracks quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); some tracks quintet, with Jeremy Pelt (trumpet) added
2015–04 The Real Thing HighNote2015Most tracks quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums); some tracks quintet, with Pat Martino (guitar) added
2016–03 Second Impression HighNote2016Quartet, with Harold Mabern (piano, Fender Rhodes), Bob Cranshaw (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums)
2016–09Just One of Those ThingsVenus2016Trio, with Dezron Douglas (bass), Neal Smith (drums)
2017–06Song of No RegretsHighNote2017Most tracks quintet, with David Hazeltine (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums), Alex Diaz (percussion); some tracks sextet, with Jon Faddis (trumpet) added
2018–05,
2018–08		Leap of FaithGiant Step Arts2019Live. Trio, with Doug Weiss (bass), Johnathan Blake (drums) [9]
2021A New Beginning: Alto Saxophone with StringsHighNote2023Quartet, with David Hazeltine (piano), John Webber (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums), plus string orchestra (conducted by Bill Dobbins)
2023Timing Is EverythingCellar Music Group2024Quartet, with Rick Germanson (piano), Alexander Claffy (bass), Jason Tiemann (drums), plus

guests: Jed Paradies- flute (on "Serenade To A Cuckoo"), Rale Micic- guitar (on "Serenade To A Cuckoo"), Alma Micic- voice (on "Evergreen"), Stan Wetering- tenor sax (on "Big G's Monk")

2023TogetherCellar Music Group2024Co-led Duo with Mike LeDonne (piano)
2024Chicago to New YorkCellar Music Group2025Quartet, with Mike LeDonne (piano), Dennis Carroll (bass), George Fludas (drums)
2024Like SugarCellar Music Group2025Quartet, with David Hazeltine (piano), Dennis Carroll (bass), George Fludas (drums)

Reeds and Deeds
With Grant Stewart

As a member

One for All
With Jim Rotondi, Steve Davis, David Hazeltine and Joe Farnsworth

Charles Earland Tribute Band
With Joey DeFrancesco, Bob DeVos and Pat Martino

New York All-Stars

As sideman

With Steve Davis

With Bob DeVos

With Charles Earland

With Joe Farnsworth

With David Hazeltine

With Vincent Herring

With Randy Johnston

With Mike LeDonne

With Harold Mabern

With Cecil Payne

With Irene Reid

With Jim Rotondi

With Jimmy Scott

With Michael Weiss

With others

References

  1. ↑ Kennedy, Gary (2002). "Alexander, Eric (Wells)". In Barry Kernfeld (ed.). The new Grove dictionary of jazz, vol. 1 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries. pp. 26–27. ISBN   1561592846.
  2. ↑ Cook, Richard (2005). Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia. London: Penguin Books. p. 7. ISBN   0-141-00646-3.
  3. ↑ "Eric Alexander | jazzleadsheets.com by Second Floor Music". jazzleadsheets.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  4. ↑ Massarik, Jack (April 2008). "Tenor of the Times". Jazzwise . Jazzwise Publication Ltd. p. 10.
  5. ↑ "Hancock Institute of Jazz". Hancock Institute of Jazz. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Eric Alexander | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  7. ↑ Collar, Matt (2010). "One for All". AllMusic .
  8. ↑ Eric Alexander, With Strings. Review by Alex Henderson, NYCJR, January 2020, Issue 213, page 14 - retrieved 9 January 2020.
  9. ↑ Katz, Jimmy (March 5, 2019). "Eric Alexander "Leap of Faith" release". Giantsteparts.org. Retrieved August 4, 2025.

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