Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander

Eric Alexander, born in Galesburg, Illinois, is celebrated for his warm tone and bop-informed lyricism in modern jazz. Influenced by Dexter Gordon and George Coleman, he gained initial acclaim in Chicago before moving to New York. Known for albums like "Man with a Horn," he placed second in the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. He co-founded the jazz supergroup One for All and has collaborated with Harold Mabern, Jim Rotondi, and Vincent Herring. His recent work includes "Leap of Faith" and "A New Beginning: Alto Saxophone with Strings."