David Sanborn - Time Again

Master saxophonist David Sanborn makes an astounding label debut with Time Again, and once again reminds his fans that he is firmly established as one of jazz's best alto saxophonists. Joined by an all-star ensemble of master musicians that includes Russell Malone on guitar, Steve Gadd on drums, Christian McBride on bass, Mike Mainieri on vibraphone, and Randy Brecker on trumpet and flugelhorn, among others, David Sanborn delves deep into his seemingly never-ending repertoire to bring his distinctive sound to a variety of pop and jazz standards. Opening with a super-funky rendition of "Comin' Home," Sanborn reveals the culmination of hard work and staying power with a powerful statement of the melody which seamlessly segues into awesome solos taken by Mainieri and McBride. They get even better on "Cristo Redentor," offering listeners another side of this infamous gospel jazz piece made famous by Donald Byrd. With soulful, innovative lines and a nighttime groove, Sanborn plays a reflective, sincere set that is destined to revive this song to the level not heard since the '70s, when it was the theme song for several late-night radio programs. Ditto for "Harlem Nocturne," which has become one of the most recognized television theme songs in the past decade. Sanborn, however, lifts it to another level with his dynamic 21st century outlook and brilliant improvisations. The all-masterful Time Again has something for everyone. It's romantic, it's funky, it's laid-back, and it's definitely one that should be in your music collection. In a sense, David Sanborn has pulled off one of the best recordings of his career. ~ Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Schmitt Mixing, Surround Mix Alfred Brown Viola Arnold McCuller Vocals Bernie Grundman Mastering Bill Singer Technician, Repair Caryl Paisner Cello Christian McBride Bass David Lasley Vocals David Sanborn Piano, Sax (Alto) Dean Sharenow Digital Editing, Pro-Tools, Engineer Don Alias Percussion Gil Goldstein Rhythm Arrangements, Horn Arrangements, Arranger, String Arrangements, Piano Henry Leutwyler Photography Hollis King Art Direction Isabelle Wong Design Jason Stasium Assistant Engineer Jesse Levy Cello Joe Ferla Engineer, Mixing John Newcott Release Coordinator Kelly Pratt Release Coordinator Lance Lappin Hair Stylist Lani Groves Vocals Lawrence Feldman Flute (Alto), Flute (Bass) Linner S. Vasoll Personal Assistant Lisa Breiner Release Coordinator Luis Quintero Percussion Mike Mainieri Vibraphone Olivia Koppell Viola Patrick Rains Personal Manager Randy Brecker Trumpet, Flugelhorn Ricky Peterson Keyboards, Synthesizer Bass, Drum Loop, Synthesizer Programming Rik Pekkonen Vocal Engineer, Engineer Russell Malone Guitar Sofia Garcia Wardrobe Steve Gadd Drums Steve Genewick Assistant Stewart Levine Producer Valerie Pinkston Vocals