Alexander the Great part due to Aristotle's tutelage; Alexander was intelligent and quick to learn. His intelligent and rational side was amply demonstrated by his ability and success as a general. He had great self-restraint in "pleasures of the body", in contrast with his lack of self-control with alcohol. Alexander was erudite and patronized both arts and sciences. However, he had little interest in sports or the Olympic games (unlike his father), seeking only the Homeric ideals of honour ("timê") and glory ("kudos"). He had great charisma and force of personality, characteristics which made him a great leader. His unique abilities were further
Alexander the Great (Eric Alexander album) for himself after landing in Chicago about 10 years ago ... Recorded just three months after the hornmen guested on the late Earland’s "Blowing the Blues" 1997 HighNote CD, the three principals continue the mood established there". All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted Alexander the Great (Eric Alexander album) Alexander the Great is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1997 and released on the HighNote label in 2000. In his review on Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos states "The combination of tenor saxophonist Alexander, trumpeter Jim Rotundi, guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Joe Farnsworth has