It's All in the Game (Eric Alexander album)

It's All in the Game is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2005 and released by HighNote Records.

Recording and music The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio on July 29, 2005.Alexander, Eric It's All in the Game (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7148. It was produced by Todd Barkan. The quartet are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Nat Reeves, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Three of the tracks are Alexander originals: "Typhoon 11", "Open and Shut" (a minor blues), and "Little Lucas" (named for Alexander's son).Woodard, Josef (June 1, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In the Game". JazzTimes.

Release and reception

It's All in the Game was released by HighNote Records.Jones, Nic (April 22, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In The Game". All About Jazz. The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "Eric Alexander is a clear winner with It's All in the Game."

Track listing All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted "Where or When" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 7:05 "Typhoon 11" – 6:51 "Where Is the Love" (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter) – 6:30 "It's All in the Game" (Charles G. Dawes, Carl Sigman) – 5:51 "Open and Shut" – 8:27 "Ruby, My Dear" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:54 "Little Lucas" – 5:20 "Bye Bye Baby" – 5:30

Personnel Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Harold Mabern – piano Nat Reeves – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums

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