Second Impression

The album was recorded at the Trading 8s Recording Studio, Paramus, New Jersey, on March 14, 2016.^[1] The quartet are tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.^[2] This was probably Cranshaw's final recording session.^[3] Alexander also produced the album.^[1]

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Source	Rating
Down Beat	[3]

Second Impression was released by HighNote Records in 2016.^[4] The JazzTimes reviewer praised Cranshaw's timing and sense of melody, and commented of Alexander that "the always-reliable leader is particularly inspired".^[2]

All compositions by Eric Alexander except as indicated

1. "Second Impression" - 6:20
2. "So Many Stars" (Sergio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman) - 5:43
3. "Blues for Mo" - 5:17
4. "Jennie's Dance" (Joe Farnsworth) - 5:54
5. "Secret Love" (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) - 7:31
6. "T-Bone Steak" (Jimmy Smith) - 6:06
7. "Frenzy" - 6:00
8. "Everything Happens to Me" (Matt Dennis, Tom Adair) - 6:34
9. "Full House" (Wes Montgomery) - 5:21

• Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
• Harold Mabern – piano, Fender Rhodes (tracks 4, 5, 9)
• Bob Cranshaw – bass
• Joe Farnsworth – drums