Eric Person
Eric Person is a renowned American saxophonist. He is prolific as a composer, and ubiquitous as a musical collaborator and artist.
Extra Pressure
Twenty-five years later, Extra Pressure feels less like a moment in time and more like a foundation. Originally released as Eric’s fourth recording, and the first on his Distinction Records label, this project marked a decisive step forward in both artistic independence and band identity.
It was not simply another album. It was a declaration of intent. Ten of the original eleven tracks are included in this anniversary edition. Eric’s composition entitled “Plummet,” which appeared on the initial release, will resurface in a future project.
About
His work as a leader is stylistically diverse and intrepid, presenting solo works, music for jazz quartet, duo for sax/drum, an electric ensemble and big band.
Over his nearly forty years as a musician in New York, Person has had the good fortune to perform with the vanguard of the jazz world namely McCoy Tyner, Dave Holland Wallace Roney, and cutting edge artists such as Vernon Reid, Ronald Shannon Jackson, and the World Saxophone Quartet.
Eric’s signature sound on alto, soprano, tenor, saxophone and flute has been featured on over fifty CDs, from Chico Hamilton to Ben Harper to Bright Dog Red.
