New York Calling

by Eric Alexander

Overview

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." Alexander and Swana make for a mutually inspiring team and plenty of heat is generated during this high-quality hard bop date. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/06/1994
Label:	Criss Cross
UPC:	8712474107728
Rank:	130248

Tracks

1. One for M
2. Here's That Rainy Day
3. The Moving Blues
4. Then I'll Be Tired of You
5. Swedish Schnapps
6. Wives and Lovers
7. Skylark
8. In the Still of the Night

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eric Alexander   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Eric Alexander Quartet   Primary Artist
Kenny Washington   Guest Artist,Drums
Richard Wyands   Guest Artist,Piano
John Swana   Guest Artist,Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Peter Washington   Bass

Technical Credits

Charlie Parker   Composer
Ron Schwerin   Photography
James Van Heusen   Composer
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Arthur Schwartz   Composer
Burt Bacharach   Composer
Gerry Teekens   Producer,Cover Design
Hoagy Carmichael   Composer
Hal David   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Eric Alexander   Composer
Charlie Shavers   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Neil Tesser   Liner Notes
Johnny Mercer   Composer