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Change of Heart

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Imagine Sting singing those low notes in your ear as if trying to whisper the words, yet he lets you hear the tune with his irresistible husky, sexy voice. DS is the sax counterpart. This guy can definitely spell out PLEASURE. Listen to him "whisper" in the very sultry "Imogene" (track 2). Just when you think he's running out of breath after holding a note for so long, the tune gets even sultrier. Try and resist that! "Chicago Song" (track 1) and the title track "A Change of Heart" are somewhat upbeat -- you can't help but get into the groove -- très chic! The rest of the songs are stylishly uptempo and energetic -- not too bad, but DS definitely shines in the first three tracks that I mentioned, esp "Imogene", it captures the very essence of his style: sensual...seductive...sexy.

Whatever the mood, uptempo or slow, DS manages to sneak in those "sexy phrases" that he is so great at "whispering." Close your eyes...relax...let him do all the work...he'll take you to places you've never been before.....

Love it! I bought it as a replcement for the vinyl version I wore out.

David Sanborn in one of his finest moments. I have the LP and decided to buy the CD as the songs are really good!

One would think after that non stop great run David Sanborn had from 1979 up through 1984's Straight to the Heart. Of course there was also that famous collaboration with Bob James and than he resumed his solo career right after. One would think those few of years doing other projects would've cooled his momentum just a little. Well happily for us nothing like that ever happened. In fact Sanborn is still making pretty high quality albums to this day. Still here,with Marcus and Hiram still firmly in their place along with Steve Ferrone and Steve Gadd on drums...well don't know if it's even fair to mention the listener is going to be in for a treat here. But it was 1987. A lot of sax players in this period for going more for the smooth poppy style of Kenny G. Which is cool on some things. At the same time Sanborn has a lot of Hank Crawford in him. Which means some SERIOUS soulful,funky fire in his playing. Very melodic and spirited. But full of grit and grime too. And this album doesn't let you forget that.

"Chicago Song" starts this out with a great 80's funk groove with a cleverly harmonized melody. It's a very strong and emotional composition. Even for Sanborn it's a bit surprising just how funky this album is. "Imogene" is another wonderful song. Marcus playing some wonderful fretless that Sanborn flows through it like the rue in a really good Gumbo. "High Roller" has a little bit of a rocky guitar flavor in it. That along with "Tintin'","Breaking Point" and the title song are all high octane 80's funk. There's some synclaviar/synthesizer use that's very creative. But the rhythm sections-with the drums,Hiram on guitar and Marcus on bass are locked right into the groove and keep it moving right along. "Summer" adds a bit of a Caribbean percussive flavor to the brew from the great Paulinho Da Costa that benefits from the tasty composition from Stevie Wonder's talented former keyboard player Ronnie Foster. Again the Wonder connection is further extended by a contribution from his guitar player Michael Sembello (also member of Sergio Mendes Brazil 77 and solo artist) for a melodically elaborately arranged composition.

The mid to late 80's has maintained a good amount of detractors over the years. Almost always giving the era's "cheesy production" so to speak a hard time. On this and albums like it any 80's style instrumentation and production elements are used to their best advantage-not taking anything away from the instrumental capabilities of the musicians involved,in particular the rhythm section. A musician is always good to take care how heavy they throw on any trendy production elements. After all one never knows what big musical trend will be on what group of fashion police's "jeers" list in the future. In fact a lot of these same production elements withstood the test of time so much they are used in some of the harder edged smooth jazz to the present day. So rather than end the winning streak Sanborn was on at the start of the 1980's,this album only continued it. And with plenty of soulful,seductive and funky music to spare.

I had no problems receiving my CD and it sounds great. I love Sanborn, one of the best in pop jazz. Amazon is the best place to buy old and new products.

This recording speaks of a time when Sanborn's style was leaning more toward instrumental pop than jazz. The synth-keyboards and synth-bass are pretty heavy in the mix. Personally, I perfer either his very early recordings, which were very heartfelt, or his more recent recordings which are less electronic. Still, it's Sanborn! If you're looking to buy your first Sanborn album, try "Straight from the Heart."

This collection really moves-it has the most energy and enthusiasum that I've heard in a David Sanborn album. None of his other works have come close to this one, and every track is good.

I first took notice of the opening track "Chicago Song" during Roman Polanski's film "Frantic" (Harrison Ford). Sanborn's music really made that scene memorable. Ford's character is on the trail of his kidnapped wife and visits a chic Paris disco called the "Blue Parrot". Everyone is decked out in 80s designer clothes. Ford meets this Jamaican cocaine dealer, all the while "Chicago Song" is pumping the energy of the club. It was definitey good times in Paris.... Thank Sanborn for the soundtrack to an era....lots of gated drum sounds and slick mixing, and of course the top studio players backing him up. This is music from the Miami Vice era and it sound just as uplifting today! Sanborn is still making waves on the international jazz festival scene - he's a legendary R&B tenor man with a sound everyone tries to imitate.

If you really wanna be transported back through time to a decade when the sun always shone then this is the album for you. Even the sleeve screams "80s!" at you in a way that Hollywood has yet to capture in its growing fascination with the decade.

Every song on 'A Change of Heart' sounds like the soundtrack from a feelgood movie of the decade and Sanborn is clearly in his element. Standout tracks of course being Chicago Song, Imogene and the title track.

If you've still got a cream cotton jacket with padded shoulders and you have the urge to roll the sleeves up, choose this album to complete your nostalgic fantasy. Cool!

The Cd is excellent. David Sanborn has really excelled himself this time. The track 'The Dream' is simply the best, it has a brilliant feel good factor about it. Both he & Bob James are excellent & should record another album SOON!!! This is what jazz is all about (for me anyway).