Review from DownBeat (by Yoshi Kato):
Since he began recording under his own name almost 25 years ago, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander has led at least 15 sessions with double bassist John Webber and drummer Joe Farnsworth -- frequently rounded out by pianist and mentor Harold Mabern (the respected pianist was a teacher for classmates Alexander and Farnsworth at William Paterson University).
Second Impression features Mabern, Farnsworth and, in what was likely his final recording session, bassist Bob Cranshaw, who was name-checked in the spoken-word introduction to the Alexander composition "Blueski For Vonski" on his 2014 Chicago Fire album.
The "second impression" may subconsciously be a nod to a trio of atypical tracks that feature Cranshaw on an electric bass guitar and Mabern on a Fender Rhodes that were both found in the studio, as the liner notes explain. Farnsworth's funky "Jennie's Dance" struts assuredly with an authoritative and somewhat surprising extended solo by the pianist on that cult-worthy keyboard.
Sammy Fain and Paul F. Webster's "Secret Love" is buoyed by the partially electrified rhythm section. Alexander solos with elan while Mabern glides in another expanded exploration just prior to Farnsworth's demonstration in rhythmic fluency.
The Wes Montgomery classic "Full House" closes out Second Impressions with flair; the bandleader's spry tone matches the spirit of the piece, and Cranshaw seems to subtly propel the group forward with his note choices and reliable ease.
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Resena de DownBeat (por Yoshi Kato):
Desde que comenzo a grabar bajo su propio nombre hace casi 25 anos, el saxofonista tenor Eric Alexander ha liderado al menos 15 sesiones con el contrabajista John Webber y el baterista Joe Farnsworth -- frecuentemente completadas por el pianista y mentor Harold Mabern (el respetado pianista fue profesor de sus companeros de clase Alexander y Farnsworth en la William Paterson University).
Second Impression cuenta con Mabern, Farnsworth y, en lo que probablemente fue su ultima sesion de grabacion, el bajista Bob Cranshaw, quien fue mencionado en la introduccion hablada de la composicion de Alexander "Blueski For Vonski" en su album Chicago Fire de 2014.
La "segunda impresion" puede ser inconscientemente un guino a un trio de tracks atipicos que presentan a Cranshaw en bajo electrico y a Mabern en un Fender Rhodes que ambos encontraron en el estudio, como explican las notas del liner. El funky "Jennie's Dance" de Farnsworth avanza con seguridad y un autoritario y algo sorprendente solo extendido del pianista en ese iconico teclado.
"Secret Love" de Sammy Fain y Paul F. Webster se ve impulsado por la seccion ritmica parcialmente electrificada. Alexander improvisa con elan mientras Mabern se desliza en otra exploracion ampliada justo antes de la demostracion de fluidez ritmica de Farnsworth.
El clasico de Wes Montgomery "Full House" cierra Second Impression con flair; el tono vivaz del lider encaja con el espiritu de la pieza, y Cranshaw parece impulsar sutilmente al grupo hacia adelante con sus elecciones de notas y su facilidad confiable.
https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/second-impression
1 - Second Impression
2 - So Many Stars
3 - Blues for Mo
4 - Jennie's Dance
5 - Secret Love
6 - T-Bone Steak
7 - Frenzy
8 - Everything Happens to Me
9 - Full House
Credits:
Eric Alexander - Tenor Saxophone
Harold Mabern - Piano (tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8), Fender Rhodes (tracks 4, 5, 9)
Bob Cranshaw - Acoustic Bass (tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8), Bass Guitar (tracks 4, 5, 9)
Joe Farnsworth - Drums
Compositions:
Second Impression - Eric Alexander
So Many Stars - Sergio Mendes / Alan Bergman / Marilyn Bergman
Blues for Mo - Eric Alexander
Jennie's Dance - Joe Farnsworth
Secret Love - Sammy Fain / Paul Francis Webster
T-Bone Steak - Eric Alexander
Frenzy - Eric Alexander
Everything Happens to Me - Matt Dennis / Tom Adair
Full House - Wes Montgomery
Production:
Produced by Eric Alexander
Recorded at Trading 8s Recording Studio, Paramus, New Jersey
March 14, 2016
Label: HighNote Records HCD 7316
Country: US
Released: 2016
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Tenor Jazz
Duration: 54:51
Sources:
https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/second-impression
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/second-impression-eric-alexander-highnote-records-review-by-jack-bowers.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Impression
https://www.allmusic.com/album/second-impression-mw0002969650
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