Buffalo, NY – Eric had introduced his band by saying "they're so good I don't even have to show up." But the reality is that this great band flourishes on the creative canvas of its leader. His writing is perfectly suited for his husky toned alto saxophone. In addition to the horn, Eric sings and plays keyboards. In fact, when he's not on the alto, you can't help seeing the idle instrument, still on its neck strap, as a quiver, silent for the moment, yet still filled with ideas ready to be launched in any artistic direction. And curiously, for a leader who doesn't situate himself in the center of the stage those musical ideas always seem to strike the center of the target.
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