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
RecordedMay 1997
GenreJazz
LabelDelmark

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

  1. "Mode for Mabes" – 8:39
  2. "Sugar Ray" – 8:02
  3. "For Heaven's Sake" – 10:07
  4. "Erik the Red" – 8:49
  5. "Love Thy Neighbor" – 8:33
  6. "Stay Straight" – 6:16
  7. "Stairway to the Stars" – 8:40
  8. "Naima" – 11:17

Personnel

References

  1. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 20.
  2. Nastos, Michael G. "Eric Alexander – Mode for Mabes". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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