David Sanborn - Another Hand

When David Sanborn debuted on Elektra with Another Hand after a 13-year stay at Warner Bros., the altoist swore off formulaic, radio-oriented muzak and vowed to make artistic considerations his main priority. There's nothing shallow or contrived about the album, an exploratory, heartfelt effort generally defined by his introspective, soulsearching improvisations. Sanborn tends to be reflective rather than extroverted -- an exception being the soul-jazz gem "Hobbies." Instead of avoiding complexity as some of his more commercial recordings did, Another Hand often thrives on it. The album's main flaw lies in the fact that too often, the sidemen tend to serve as a backdrop for Sanborn instead of being active soloists. But given the depth and overall excellence of Sanborn's playing, one tends to overlook that shortcoming. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Name Credits Aaron Kropf Assistant Engineer Al Anderson Guitar Art Baron Trombone, Trombone (Bass) Bill Frisell Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar Bob Ludwig Mastering Charlie Haden Bass David Merrill Assistant Engineer David Parla Assistant Engineer David Sanborn Sax (Alto) David Tronzo Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar Don Alias Percussion Gary Solomon Assistant Engineer Greg Cohen Arranger, Bass Hal Willner Producer Jack DeJohnette Drums Joe Ferla Mixing, Engineer Joey Baron Drums Lenny Pickett Clarinet (Contrabass), Sax (Tenor), Clarinet, Horn Arrangements Leon Pendarvis Organ Marc Ribot Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Guitar Marcus Miller Guitar (Bass), Producer Michael White Mixing Assistant Mulgrew Miller Piano Roy Volkman Photography Shannon Carr Mixing Assistant Steve Byram Artwork, Art Direction, Design Steve Jordan Drums Syd Straw Performer, Vocals Terry Adams Piano