1992 David Sanborn – Upfront

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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.

Tracks

1  Snakes (Marcus Miller) 07:03
2  Benny (Marcus Miller) 05:46
3  Crossfire (Marcus Miller; David Sanborn) 05:34
4  Full House (Marcus Miller; David Sanborn) 06:53
5  Soul Serenade (Curtis Ousley; Luther Dixon) 04:12
6  Hey (Marcus Miller; David Sanborn; Ricky Peterson; Steve Jordan; William Patterson) 08:26
7  Bang Bang (Jaime Sabater; Joe Cuba) 04:37
8  Alcazar (Marcus Miller; David Sanborn) 07:28
9  Ramblin’ (Ornette Coleman) 08:01

Musicians

1 Snakes

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
GuitarMarcus Miller
GuitarWilliam Patterson
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
KeyboardsMarcus Miller
ProgrammingJason Miles
ClarinetMarcus Miller
SaxDavid Sanborn
SaxJohn Purcell
PercussionDon Alias


2 Benny

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
KeyboardsMarcus Miller
ProgrammingJason Miles
FluteJohn Purcell
SaxDavid Sanborn
TromboneDave Bargeron
TubaDave Bargeron


3 Crossfire

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
GuitarChris Bruce
GuitarWilliam Patterson
GuitarHiram Bullock
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
KeyboardsMarcus Miller
ProgrammingJason Miles
ClarinetMarcus Miller
SaxDavid Sanborn
SaxJohn Purcell
TrumpetRandy Brecker
PercussionDon Alias


4 Full House

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
Guitar (solo)Eric Clapton
GuitarChris Bruce
GuitarWilliam Patterson
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
KeyboardsMarcus Miller
ClarinetMarcus Miller
SaxDavid Sanborn
SaxJohn Purcell
TrumpetRandy Brecker
TromboneDave Bargeron
CongasDon Alias


5 Soul Serenade

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
GuitarCornell Dupree
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
SaxDavid Sanborn
SaxCrispin Cioe
SaxArno Hecht
TromboneBob Funk
TrumpetPaul Litteral


6 Hey

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
GuitarWilliam Patterson
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
ProgrammingJason Miles
ClarinetMarcus Miller
SaxDavid Sanborn
SaxJohn Purcell
TromboneDave Bargeron
KeyboardsMarcus Miller
PercussionDon Alias


7 Bang Bang

BassMarcus Miller
GuitarWilliam Patterson
PianoRicky Peterson
SaxDavid Sanborn
TimbalesSteve Jordan
PercussionDon Alias
SaxLenny Pickett
SaxStan Harrison
TromboneDave Bargeron
TromboneArt Baron
TrumpetEarl Gardner
TrumpetLaurie Frink
VocalsDon Alias
VocalsChris Alberts
VocalsBecky Anderson
VocalsSusan Brown-Silag
VocalsBarry Campbell
VocalsManny Castillo
VocalsRobin Downes
VocalsSteve Ferrone
VocalsAva Gardner
VocalsBibi Green
VocalsSteve Jordan
VocalsTommy Lipuma
VocalsMarcus Miller
VocalsWilliam Patterson
VocalsDavid Sanborn
VocalsRikke Sanborn
VocalsMichelle Sechser


8 Alcazar

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
GuitarWilliam Patterson
Acoustic GuitarMarcus Miller
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
KeyboardsMarcus Miller
ProgrammingJason Miles
ClarinetMarcus Miller
SaxDavid Sanborn
SaxJohn Purcell
PercussionDon Alias
PercussionNana Vasconcelos


9 Ramblin’

BassMarcus Miller
DrumsSteve Jordan
GuitarWilliam Patterson
Hammond OrganRicky Peterson
SaxDavid Sanborn
TrumpetHerb Robertson

Liner Notes

Producer – Marcus Miller
Arranged By – Marcus Miller (Tracks 7)
Arranged By (Horns Arranged By) – Marcus Miller (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 6)
Arranged By (Horns Arranged By) – Lenny Pickett (Track 3)
Arranged By (Horns Arranged By) – Uptown Horns (Tracks 5)
Coordinator (Production Coordinator) – Bibi Green
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Mixed By – Joe Ferla
Recorded By – Joe Ferla

Artwork, Design – Stephen Byram
Photography – Robert Lewis, Lynn Goldsmith

Mastered At Masterdisk
Mixed At Electric Lady Studios
Recorded At Power Station
Recorded At Electric Lady Studios
Recorded At Camel Island
Phonographic Copyright (p) Elektra Entertainment
Copyright (c) Elektra Entertainment