Chicago Fire (Eric Alexander album)
| Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 2014 |
| Recorded | November 26, 2013 |
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | HighNote |
| Producer | Eric Alexander |
Chicago Fire is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2013 and released by HighNote Records the following year.
Recording and music[edit]
The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on November 26, 2013.[1] Most tracks are played by the quartet of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.[2] Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt is added for three tracks.[3] Alexander also produced the album.[1] The tracks have a Chicago theme: "The Bee Hive" is named after a former club there, while "Eddie Harris", "Mr. Stitt", and "Blueski for Vonski" are for musicians associated with the city (Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt, and Von Freeman, respectively).[3][4]
Release and reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
Chicago Fire was released by HighNote Records in 2014.[3] JazzTimes reported that "Alexander has released more than 30 albums in two decades, and this is one of the most vital."[4] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that, "Chicago Fire is a no-nonsense set of original and cover songs that showcases his passionate, swinging, straight-ahead jazz sound."[2]
Track listing[edit]
- "Save Your Love for Me"
- "The Bee Hive"
- "Eddie Harris"
- "Just One of Those Things"
- "Blueski for Vonski"
- "Mr. Stitt"
- "You Talk That Talk"
- "Don't Take Your Love from Me"
Personnel[edit]
- Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
- Jeremy Pelt – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 7)
- Harold Mabern – piano
- John Webber – bass
- Joe Farnsworth – drums
References[edit]
- ^ a b Alexander, Eric "Chicago Fire" (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7262.
- ^ a b c Collar, Matt "Eric Alexander: Chicago Fire". AllMusic. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c Bowers, Jack (May 2, 2014) "Eric Alexander: Chicago Fire". All About Jazz.
- ^ a b Tamarkin, Jeff (May 14, 2014) "Eric Alexander: Chicago Fire". JazzTimes.
