In the grand tradition of such inspired pairings as Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis or Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, tenor titans Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart team up again as Reeds and Deeds for a new outing that again highlights the saxophonists' complimentary styles.
Ably supported by David Hazeltine, John Webber, and Joe Farnsworth the pair covers a smart mix of standards from the bossa strains of "Black Orpheus" to the soulful Ammons classic "Hittin the Jug".
1. | She (George Shearing) 7:36 | |
2. | So In Love (Cole Porter) 11:21 | |
3. | Never Let Me Go (Ray Evans / Jay Livingston) 6:40 | |
4. | Black Orpheus (Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Maria) 9:26 | |
5. | Hittin' The Jug (Gene Ammons) 8:03 | |
6. | Trouble Is A Man (Alec Wilder) 7:21 | |
7. | Who Can I Turn To (Anthony Newley / Leslie Bricusse) 9:36 | |
8. | Passport (Charlie Parker) 7:21 |
Total Time: 67:29
Recorded
December 6, 2005
in
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Engineer:
Max Bolleman &
The Masters (mastering)
Producer:
Gerry Teekens
&
K. Hasselpflug (executive)