Eric Alexander Quartet - Gentle Ballads IV - Lazy Afternoon (Japanese edition)
Regular price
€69,00
VAT included in price for European Union countries, may be adjusted based on delivery country at check out.
Shipping is free within European Union (except for specific territories) above 99€ purchase up to 50kg. Shipping costs on quote above 50kg – quote request to be send to : contact@audiosoundmusic.com. No return policy for countries outside of European Union
ORDER LIMITED TO ONE ITEM PER CUSTOMER
Tenor Saxophone – Eric Alexander [click here to see more vinyl featuring Eric Alexander]
Bass – John Webber
Drums – Joe Farnsworth
Piano – Mike LeDonne
Written by Matt Dennis (A1), Anthony Newley (A2), Bob Russell (A3), L. Lee (A3), J. Moross (B1), Richard Rodgers (B2), G. Jenkins (B3)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Japanese Pressing
Label : Venus Hyper Magnum Sound LP Collection
Original Label : Venus
Recorded At The Avatar Studio In New York on August 12, 2008
Engineered by Katherine Miller
Mixed and mastered by Tetsuo Hara
Produced by Tetsuo Hara, Todd Barkan
Lacquer cut by Kazumi Tezuka
Design by Taz
Photography by Mary Jane Photography and Jean-Loup Sieff
Originally released in 2009
Reissued in June 2023
Tracks :
Side A:
- Angel Eyes
- Feelin' Good
- Blue Gardenia
Side B:
- Lazy Afternoon
- My Funny Valentine
- Goodbye
Reviews:
“Eric Alexander has had many opportunities to record as a leader for several different labels, though producer Tetsuo Hara, owner of the Japanese label Venus, has become a huge fan, recording him almost any time he travels to New York City. This 2008 session finds the tenor saxophonist with several musicians with whom he is very familiar, including pianist Mike LeDonne, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth (the latter two who play with Alexander in the co-op band One for All). There's no mistaking the influence of John Coltrane in the loping opener, "Feelin' Good," where Alexander projects a huge tone on his instrument and LeDonne works in a few runs and chords suggestive of McCoy Tyner. The dreamy, free introduction to "My Funny Valentine" segues into a lush, sensitive performance. Alexander is at his emotional peak with his powerful interpretation of the ballad "Goodbye." The late-night feeling is prominent in the quartet's bluesy treatment of "Angel Eyes." This is another superb outing by Eric Alexander.” AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden
Ratings:
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.67 / 5