''The Second Milestone'' is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2000 and released by

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Recording and music

The album was recorded in December 2000. Most of the tracks are played by the quartet of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist

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, bassist

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, and drummer

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. Trumpeter

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plays on three tracks. "The Man from Hyde Park" is a reworking of "

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"; "Luna Naranja" is a samba.

Release and reception

''The Second Milestone'' was released by

. The

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reviewer concluded: "This very impressive date is highly recommended."

Track listing

#"Matchmaker, Matchmaker" – 8:51 #"The Second Milestone" – 6:05 #"Moment to Moment" – 7:08 #"The Man from Hyde Park" – 7:04 #"Estate" – 7:42 #"Luna Naranja" – 7:11 #"John Neely Beautiful People" – 8:01 #"The Cliffs of Asturias" – 6:21

Personnel

* Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone *

– trumpet *

– piano *

– bass *

– drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Second Milestone, The 2001 albums Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist) albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Milestone Records albums