Eric Alexander "Sugar" live at the Artists' Quarter

http://jazzpolice.com Eric Alexander live at the Artists' Quarter in Saint Paul. Stanley Turrentine's "Sugar" with Phil Aaron on piano, Tom Lewis on bass and Kenny Horst on drums. 5/25/07

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• alexander
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• tenor
• sax
• bebop
• soul-jazz
• artists
• quarter
• aq
• sugar
• turrentine
• horst

[Jazzguitar00]

What does Stanley have to do with it? Jazz is about bringing YOUR personality to it, it's good to understand the composer, but trying to sound like them is not what jazz is about, never has been, never will be.

[Jazzguitar00]

You realize that the person who posted this isn't Eric Alexander...right? And even if it was, Eric Alexander is already building a carreer in New York and probably doesn't need youtube for feedback.

[keeskrabben]

Awesome!



[gisaac46]

Eric Alexander is one of the best in the business when it comes to tenor saxophone playing. Yes there is an obvious nod to Michael Brecker in his playing, however, please don't make the mistake in not understanding that he is one of the best saxophonist alive and this video is really just a snipit of his immense talent!

[balancedaction6]

Beast tone.

[BennyMax37]

Ottima tecnica e perfetto sound, Una giovane promessa già da un pò alla ribalta.

[boxing1000]

@saxflute45 The best?Hold on,ever heard of Jerry Bergonzi or Steve Grossman?Eric is good but they are legends!

[Optimus320]

Where's the soul? Not hating on him, but I don't feel him, it just sounds like a technical exercise. Go back and listen to Stanley and tell me if you feel him. Eric is a monster technician, but fellow musicians let's not forget that it's music and not a shoot-out at the OK Chorale! It's ok to play out and burn with notes and patterns, but where is the heart?  Does it appeal to both your emotion and intellect or just intellect?

[Optimus320]

Where's the soul? Not hating on him, but I don't feel him, it just sounds like a technical exercise. Go back and listen to Stanley and tell me if you feel him. Eric is a monster technician, but fellow musicians let's not forget that it's music and not a shoot-out at the OK Chorale! It's ok to play out and burn with notes and patterns, but where is the heart? Does it appeal to both your emotion and intellect or just intellect?

[RMcGO28716]

Dude check out Tommy SMith Scottish Tenor PLayer been around for a while.

In my humble opinion possibly the best sound on TEnor SAxophone since " Stan Getz "

BEst

Robert

Glasgow Scotland ( Formerly NEw York City )

[RMcGO28716]

Dude check out Tommy SMith SCottish Tenor PLayer . Masterful musician . His tenor playing is rivaled only by his talent as a composer . His work ethic & attitude to fellow & upcoming musicians is unparalleled . Has singlehandedly brought scottish musicians & the Scottish Jazz scene out of the dark ages . Seriously under rated Eric is awesome both in sound & technical ability will surely grow into one of the greats.. Tommy SMith " Spartacus Records "

[RMcGO28716]

Dude you are so right !!

Admire the time & practice hours it must have took to earn so many licks & lines , however the point is to actually forget all that practice room time & create something new & spontaneous

Best

R...