Mode for Mabes
Mode for Mabes is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 1997 and released by Delmark Records.
| Mode for Mabes | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | May 1997 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Delmark |
Recording and music
The album was recorded in May 1997.[1] The sextet contains tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trumpeter Jim Rotondi, trombonist Steve Davis, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist John Webber, and drummer George Fludas.[1]
Release and reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [1] |
Mode for Mabes was released by Delmark Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer described it as "modern mainstream post-to-hard bop at its finest".[2]
Track listing
- "Mode for Mabes" – 8:39
- "Sugar Ray" – 8:02
- "For Heaven's Sake" – 10:07
- "Erik the Red" – 8:49
- "Love Thy Neighbor" – 8:33
- "Stay Straight" – 6:16
- "Stairway to the Stars" – 8:40
- "Naima" – 11:17
Personnel
- Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
- Jim Rotondi – trumpet
- Steve Davis – trombone
- Harold Mabern – piano
- John Webber – bass
- George Fludas – drums
References
- Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 20.
- Nastos, Michael G. "Eric Alexander – Mode for Mabes". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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