The First Milestone | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 18, 2000 | |||
Recorded | November 3 & 4, 1999 | |||
Studio | Clinton Recording Studios, NYC | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 63:01 | |||
Label | Milestone | |||
Producer | Todd Barkan | |||
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The First Milestone is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 1999 and released by Milestone Records.
The album was recorded in November 1999. [1] The quintet contains tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Pat Martino, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. [1] Several of the compositions are Alexander originals. [2]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [1] |
The First Milestone was released by Milestone Records. [1] The AllMusic reviewer described it as "an excellent mainstream session". [2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that, on uptempo tracks, "There's a feel of much power held in gracious reserve, rather than being unwillingly checked." [1]
All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted