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


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. 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", and "Little Lucas".

Release and reception

It's All in the Game was released by HighNote Records. 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" – 7:05
  2. "Typhoon 11" – 6:51
  3. "Where Is the Love" – 6:30
  4. "It's All in the Game" – 5:51
  5. "Open and Shut" – 8:27
  6. "Ruby, My Dear" – 7:54
  7. "Little Lucas" – 5:20
  8. "Bye Bye Baby" – 5:30

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