| Mode for Mabes | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | May 1997 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Delmark |
Mode for Mabes is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 1997 and released by Delmark Records.
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
- 1 2 3 4 Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 20.
- 1 2 Nastos, Michael G. "Eric Alexander – Mode for Mabes". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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