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The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander

Label: Sharp Nine Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: On the Boulevard, O Grande Amor, Jessica's Night, Hayes' Phase, Knocks Me Off My Feet, East of the Sun, Didn't We, Our Delight

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David Hazeltine: The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander

Read "The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander" reviewed by Jack Bowers


While this is his first meeting with the Classic Trio, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander is no stranger to two of its members, having performed with pianist David Hazeltine in the New York-based co-op sextet One for All and with bassist Peter Washington on Alexander's recent albums, The First Milestone and The Second Milestone, among other dates. ...

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David Hazeltine and the Classic Trio: The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander

Read "The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


David Hazeltine, I presume...   One has to admit that it is a bit presumptive to name a jazz combo the “Classic Trio." There have been many “Classic" piano trios. The ones that quickly spring to mind are Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamel, Ray Brown, Gene Harris, and the list continues. Pianist David Hazeltine has ...

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David Hazeltine: The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander

Read "The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander" reviewed by Jim Santella


Audio samples from this mainstream quartet recording are available at David Hazeltine's web site . Straight ahead and always keeping the tradition alive, the pianist's trio complements Eric Alexander and adds sparkling interlude passages of its own. A healthy mix of originals and popular songs gives the session variety. Remember Jimmy Webb's “Didn't We"? Who can ...

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David Hazeltine: The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander

Read "The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan


Honing his skills to such a degree that it all sounds deceptively easy, David Hazeltine’s art is always in danger of being misunderstood because it’s not radically too far to the left or right. In other words, he’s a mainstream player working within the tradition. But you know it seems that these days you have to ...

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David Hazeltine: The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander

Read "The Classic Trio Meets Eric Alexander" reviewed by David A. Orthmann


One of the pleasures of keeping up with the ever-growing number of recordings featuring David Hazeltine is savoring his connection to a select circle of peers. The pianist thrives in the company of strong, assertive individuals who stretch the bebop-rooted, straight-ahead tradition without breaking the mold. Three of Hazeltine's most important alliances are with drummer Louis ...


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