Eric Alexander Quartet - Gentle Ballads V (2011) [2014 SACD]

The fifth installment of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander's "Gentle Ballads" series doesn't disappoint. His unwavering, strong tone and unsentimental approach, combined with a certain peacefulness and strong spirituality of his playing, produce stunning results. For the first time in this series, master pianist George Cables joins the band and makes valuable contributions

Tracks:

1. The thrill is gone
2. Tenderly
3. My one and only love
4. From this moment on
5. The shadow of your smile
6. Nature boy
7. Body and soul
8. Violets for your furs
9. Dear old Stockholm
10. The summer knows

Personnel:

Eric Alexander, tenor sax
George Cables, piano
Nat Reeves, bass
Joe Farnswarth, drums