Upfront (David Sanborn album)
Upfront is the sixteenth album recorded by jazz musician David Sanborn, released in 1992. This album was quite important[neutrality is disputed] for Sanborn as it took a focus on other instruments instead of the saxophone being the prime instrument. Instruments such as the organ, drums, and guitar all play a role on this album. Some key musicians collaborated with Sanborn on this album including Eric Clapton, William Spaceman Patterson, John Purcell, Marcus Miller, Ricky Peterson and Steve Jordan.[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Marcus Miller except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Snakes" | 7:03 | |
| 2. | "Benny" | 5:46 | |
| 3. | "Crossfire" | Marcus Miller, David Sanborn | 5:35 |
| 4. | "Full House" | Marcus Miller, David Sanborn | 6:54 |
| 5. | "Soul Serenade" | King Curtis, Luther Dixon | 4:12 |
| 6. | "Hey" | Stephen Jordan, Marcus Miller, Ricky Peterson, David Sanborn, William S. Patterson | 8:27 |
| 7. | "Bang Bang" | Joe Cuba, Jimmy Sabater | 4:37 |
| 8. | "Alcazar" | Marcus Miller, David Sanborn | 7:29 |
| 9. | "Ramblin'" | Ornette Coleman | 8:01 |
| Total length: | 58:09 | ||
Personnel
- David Sanborn – alto saxophone (1-9), soprano saxophone (1, 8)
- Marcus Miller – keyboards (1-4, 6, 8), lead guitar (1), bass guitar (1-9), bass clarinet (1, 3, 4, 6, 8), horn arrangements (2, 3, 4, 6), acoustic guitar (8), arrangements (8)
- Ricky Peterson – Hammond B3 organ (1-4, 6, 8, 9), acoustic piano (7)
- Jason Miller – synthesizer sound programming (1, 2, 3, 6, 8)
- Richard Tee – Hammond B3 organ (5)
- William "Spaceman" Patterson – rhythm guitar (1, 3, 4), wah-wah guitar (6), guitar (7, 8, 9)
- Chris Bruce – lead guitar (3), rhythm guitar (4), guitar fills (4)
- Hiram Bullock – additional guitar (3)
- Eric Clapton – guitar solo (4)
- Cornell Dupree – guitar (5)
- Steve Jordan – drums (1-6, 8, 9), rhythm guitar (6), timbales (7)
- Don Alias – percussion (1, 3, 6, 7, 8), congas (4)
- Naná Vasconcelos – additional percussion (8)
- John Purcell – saxello (1, 8), alto flute (2), tenor saxophone (3, 4, 6)
- Lenny Pickett – horn arrangements (3), tenor saxophone (7)
- Crispin Cioe – baritone saxophone (5)
- Arno Hecht – tenor saxophone (5)
- Stan Harrison – alto saxophone (7)
- Dave Bargeron – trombone (2, 4, 6, 7), tuba (2)
- Bob Funk – trombone (5)
- Art Baron – trombone (7)
- Randy Brecker – trumpet (3, 4, 6)
- "Hollywood" Paul Litteral – trumpet (5)
- Laurie Frink – trumpet (7)
- Earl Gardner – trumpet (7)
- Herb Robertson – trumpet (9)
- Uptown Horns – horn arrangements (5)
Vocals on "Bang Bang"
- Chris Albert
- Don Alias
- Becky Anderson
- Susan Brown-Silag
- Barry Campbell
- Manny Castillo
- Robin Downes
- Steve Ferrone
- Ava Gardner
- Bibi Green
- Steve Jordan
- Tommy LiPuma
- Marcus Miller
- William "Spaceman" Patterson
- David Sanborn
- Rikke Sanborn
- Michelle Sescher
Production
- Marcus Miller – producer
- Joe Ferla – recording, mixing
- Chris Albert – assistant engineer
- Shannon Carr – assistant engineer
- Michael White – assistant engineer
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Artie Smith – drum technician
- John Purcell – saxophone sound consultant
- Bibi Green – production coordinator
- Stephen Byram – artwork, design
- Lynn Goldsmith – cover portrait photography
- Robert Lewis – photography
- Patrick Raines & Associates – management
- Studios
- Recorded at Electric Lady Studios and The Power Station (New York, New York); Camel Studio (New Jersey).
- Mixed at Electric Lady Studios
- Mastered at Masterdisk (New York, New York).
