Eric Alexander Quartet feat. George Cables & Johnathan Blake

Thu, Feb 20

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $35|$40|$50|$55 Eric Alexander - tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Nat Reeves – bass Johnathan Blake – drums “Arguably the best modern straight-ahead tenor in jazz today.” -JazzWise Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander leads a dynamic new quartet featuring jazz luminaries George Cables, Johnathan Blake, and longtime collaborator Nat Reeves. Praised by the San Jose Mercury News for possessing "one of the most beautiful tenor saxophone tones in all of jazz," Alexander distinguishes himself by crafting a rich and diverse repertoire, filled with often-overlooked gems. DownBeat adds, "Eric Alexander has built an impressive career as one of today's most steadfast post-hardbop torchbearers." Joining Alexander is the legendary George Cables, hailed by All About Jazz as "one of the greatest jazz pianists," alongside the esteemed bassist Nat Reeves and master drummer Johnathan Blake. Together, they form a powerhouse ensemble that exemplifies the timeless spirit and innovation of jazz.