Mode for Mabes
# Mode for Mabes

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. The sextet contains tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trumpeter Jim Rotondi, trombonist Steve Davis, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist John Webber, and drummer George Fludas.

## Release and reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

Mode for Mabes was released by Delmark Records. The AllMusic reviewer described it as "modern mainstream post-to-hard bop at its finest".

## 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
