Nightlife in Tokyo
Nightlife in Tokyo is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2002 and released by Milestone Records.
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Released | June 17, 2003 | |||
Recorded | December 19, 2002 | |||
Studio | Avatar Studios, NYC | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 58:28 | |||
Label | Milestone | |||
Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
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Recording and music
The album was recorded in December 2002.[1] The quartet contains tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.[1] Five of the eight compositions are Alexander originals.[2]
Release and reception
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Nightlife in Tokyo was released by Milestone Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer wrote that, "Alexander offers a sustained program of fresh, creative, and advanced hard bop that unequivocally establishes him as a player who is not only fully aware of the tradition, but who is now among those most eminently qualified to develop it further."[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that, "the small miracle is that Alexander keeps it all so fresh as far as the chief improviser's role is concerned."[1]
Track listing
All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted
- "Nemesis" – 7:58
- "I Can Dream, Can't I?" (Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal) – 7:59
- "Nightlife in Tokyo" (Harold Mabern) – 6:36
- "I'll Be Around" (Alec Wilder) – 7:59
- "Cold Smoke" – 8:25
- "Island" – 7:40
- "Big R.C." – 6:17
- "Lock Up and Bow Out" – 5:32
Personnel
- Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Ron Carter – bass
- Joe Farnsworth – drums
References
- Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 21.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Todd, Jim "Eric Alexander – Nightlife in Tokto". AllMusic. Retrieved September 18, 2017.