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Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)

Eric Alexander (born August 4, 1968)[1] is an American jazz saxophonist.[2]

Eric Alexander

(1968-08-04) August 4, 1968
Illinois, U.S.

Musician

Saxophone

Early life and education[edit]

Alexander was born in Illinois.[3] He began as a classical musician, studying alto saxophone at Indiana University with Eugene Rousseau in 1986. He soon switched to jazz and the tenor saxophone, however, and transferred to William Paterson University, where he studied with Harold Mabern, Rufus Reid, Joe Lovano, Gary Smulyan, Norman Simmons, Steve Turre and others.[4]

Career[edit]

Alexander finished second at the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition.[5] He was soon signed by a record label.[6]


Alexander has worked with many jazz musicians, including Chicago pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Idris Muhammad, and guitarist Pat Martino. He is part of Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet with Peter Bernstein, and Joe Farnsworth. He has recorded and toured extensively with the sextet, One for All.[7]

The Jaunt (Criss Cross, 1995)

Dig Deep (Criss Cross, 1996

Crossfire (Criss Cross, 1997

Say When (Smoke Sessions, 2015)

(2004). "Eric Alexander". In Carr, Ian; Fairweather, Digby; Priestley, Brian; Alexander, Charles (eds.). The Rough Guide to Jazz. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843532569.

Priestley, Brian

Official website

JazzPolice.com review of Eric Alexander's "It's All in the Game"