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Don't Misunderstand by Eric Alexander
From the album
Album Title: Fifth Quadrant
Label: Smoke Sessions Records
Released: 2026
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About the Album
“Don’t Misunderstand” is a prime example of sophisticated pop artistry, originally written by Gordon Parks for his own film Shaft’s Big Score and performed by O.C. Smith (and later by Nancy Wilson). The quartet’s version is a breathtaking example of their reverence for melody, imbuing the composition with a striking depth of emotion with minimal embellishment, before both Alexander and Chestnut weave captivating solos that mesmerize without shattering the fragile atmosphere.
Tracks
Fifth Quadrant; One Hundred Ways; Don't Misunderstand; Newk; Be; Ribbon in the Sky; Bit by Bit; It Might as Well Be Spring; Afro Blue (live bonus track); Sugar (live bonus track).
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Date featured
November 19, 2026
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