Upfront | ||||
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Released | 1992 | |||
Genre | Jazz, jazz fusion | |||
Label | Elektra Records | |||
Producer | Marcus Miller | |||
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Upfront is the sixteenth album recorded by jazz musician David Sanborn, released in 1992. This album focused on other soloists, instead of Sanborn’s alto saxophone being the primary instrument. Some key musicians on this album include guitarists Eric Clapton, Cornell Dupree and Hiram Bullock, tenor saxophonist John Purcell, bassist/keyboardist Marcus Miller, percussionist Don Alias and drummer Steve Jordan.[2]
All tracks are written by Marcus Miller, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Snakes" | 7:03 | |
2. | "Benny" | 5:46 | |
3. | "Crossfire" | Marcus Miller, David Sanborn | 5:35 |
4. | "Full House" | Miller, Sanborn | 6:54 |
5. | "Soul Serenade" | King Curtis, Luther Dixon | 4:12 |
6. | "Hey" | Stephen Jordan, Miller, Ricky Peterson, Sanborn, William S. Patterson | 8:27 |
7. | "Bang Bang" | Joe Cuba, Jimmy Sabater | 4:37 |
8. | "Alcazar" | Miller, Sanborn | 7:29 |
9. | "Ramblin'" | Ornette Coleman | 8:01 |
Total length: | 58:09 |
Vocals on "Bang Bang"
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