Second Impression is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2016 and released by HighNote Records in the same year.

Second Impression
Studio album by
Released2016
RecordedMarch 14, 2016
StudioTrading 8s Recording Studio, Paramus, New Jersey
GenreJazz
LabelHighNote
ProducerEric Alexander

Recording and music

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The album was recorded at the Trading 8s Recording Studio, Paramus, New Jersey, on March 14, 2016.[1] The quartet are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.[2] This was probably Cranshaw's final recording session.[3] Alexander also produced the album.[1]

Release and reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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Down Beat     [3]

Second Impression was released by HighNote Records in 2016.[4] The JazzTimes reviewer praised Cranshaw's timing and sense of melody, and commented of Alexander that "the always-reliable leader is particularly inspired".[2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Eric Alexander except as indicated

  1. "Second Impression" - 6:20
  2. "So Many Stars" (Sergio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman) - 5:43
  3. "Blues for Mo" - 5:17
  4. "Jennie's Dance" (Joe Farnsworth) - 5:54
  5. "Secret Love" (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) - 7:31
  6. "T-Bone Steak" (Jimmy Smith) - 6:06
  7. "Frenzy" - 6:00
  8. "Everything Happens to Me" (Matt Dennis, Tom Adair) - 6:34
  9. "Full House" (Wes Montgomery) - 5:21

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Alexander, Eric "Second Impression" (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7296.
  2. ^ a b Tamarkin, Jeff (December 17, 2016) "Eric Alexander: Second Impression". JazzTimes.
  3. ^ a b Kato, Yoshi (February 2017) "Eric Alexander: Second Impression". Down Beat. p. 72.
  4. ^ Bowers, Jack (October 14, 2016) "Eric Alexander: Second Impression". All About Jazz.