It's All in the Game (Eric Alexander album) explained

It's All in the Game
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Eric Alexander
Cover:	File:EAlexander_AllGame.jpg
Released:	March 14, 2006
Recorded:	July 29, 2005
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	53:28
Label:	HighNote
Producer:	Todd Barkan
Chronology:	Eric Alexander
Prev Title:	Sunday in New York
Prev Year:	2005
Next Title:	Temple of Olympic Zeus
Next Year:	2007

It's All in the Game is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2005 and released by HighNote Records.

Recording and music

The album was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio on July 29, 2005.^[1] It was produced by Todd Barkan. The quartet are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Nat Reeves, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Three of the tracks are Alexander originals: "Typhoon 11", "Open and Shut" (a minor blues), and "Little Lucas" (named for Alexander's son).^[2]

Release and reception

It's All in the Game was released by HighNote Records.^[3] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that "Eric Alexander is a clear winner with It's All in the Game."

Track listing

All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted

1. "Where or When" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 7:05
2. "Typhoon 11" – 6:51
3. "Where Is the Love" (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter) – 6:30
4. "It's All in the Game" (Charles G. Dawes, Carl Sigman) – 5:51
5. "Open and Shut" – 8:27
6. "Ruby, My Dear" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:54
7. "Little Lucas" – 5:20
8. "Bye Bye Baby" – 5:30

Personnel

• Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
• Harold Mabern – piano
• Nat Reeves – bass
• Joe Farnsworth – drums

Notes and References

1. Alexander, Eric It's All in the Game (CD liner notes). HighNote Records. HCD 7148.
2. Woodard, Josef (June 1, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In the Game". JazzTimes.
3. Jones, Nic (April 22, 2006) "Eric Alexander: It's All In The Game". All About Jazz.