We've always loved the music of pianist
Bernie Senesky – a Canadian musician
with a richly lyrical, expressive style – one that doesn't always get the recognition it deserves on our side of the border! And we've also always loved the tenor of
Eric Alexander – a player we've been following since his start, and who has had some amazing moments of growth in recent years – one of them on this record
with Bernie, a player who seems to bring out all this warmer, more sensitive elements in
Alexander's horn – as the two of them work together in a very unexpected pairing, but one that we'd love to hear more of on future recordings! Other players on the date include Kieren Overs on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums on most tracks, save for two, which feature Morgan Childs on drums and Dave Young on bass. Titles include the originals "Blues For EJ",
Alexander's Realtime Band", "Stand Pat", and "Make Believe" – plus a nice take on "Matchmaker".