New York Calling in Bloomington, MN

This very early recording by tenor saxophonist
Eric Alexander
finds the 24-year-old holding his own with trumpeter
John Swana
, pianist
Richard Wyands
, bassist
Peter Washington
, and drummer
Kenny Washington
. In fact,
Alexander
usually takes solo honors. The material (which includes two of his basic originals) is perfect for blowing and highlighted by
"The Moving Blues,"
"Swedish Schnapps,"
"Wives and Lovers,"
and
"In the Still of the Night."
Swana
make for a mutually inspiring team and plenty of heat is generated during this high-quality
hard bop
date. ~ Scott Yanow