Another Hand
David Sanborn · 1991
58 min · 10 tracks · blues
A seamless blend of jazz, blues, and pop, featuring smooth melodies and intricate instrumental interplay.
Top tracks — play these first
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First Song — The opening track sets a reflective tone with its lush arrangements and fluid saxophone lines, encapsulating the album's overall mood.
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Come to Me, Nina — This piece highlights Sanborn's emotive playing style, blending soulful melodies with intricate harmonies that resonate throughout the record.
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Another Hand — The title track showcases a rich tapestry of sound, featuring a captivating dialogue between instruments that exemplifies Sanborn's mastery.
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Medley: Prayers for Charlie From the Devil at Four O'Clock / The Lonely From the Twilight Zone — This expansive medley serves as a centerpiece of the album, demonstrating Sanborn's ability to weave complex narratives through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong instrumental interplay and solid compositions but lacks standout uniqueness.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- The album features a medley that combines two distinct pieces, creating a seamless transition between different musical themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- immersive saxophone-driven melodies
- dynamic journey through varied moods
- for contemplative evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album is noted for its critical acclaim and showcases Sanborn's artistic depth.
- Themes
- reflective soundscapes· emotive saxophone melodies· jazz fusion dialogues
- Career context
- By the time 'Another Hand' was released in 1991, David Sanborn was already a well-established saxophonist known for his innovative work in jazz fusion. This album followed his successful 1986 release 'Close Up,' showcasing his ability to merge various genres while continuing to evolve as an artist. The project reinforced Sanborn's status as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny G· Bob James· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First Song 5:24
- 2 Monica Jane 5:31
- 3 Come to Me, Nina 5:29
- 4 Hobbies 4:59
- 5 Another Hand 6:44
- 6 Jesus 3:35
- 7 Weird From One Step Beyond 6:14
- 8 CEE 2:26
- 9 Medley: Prayers for Charlie From the Devil at Four O'Clock / The Lonely From the Twilight Zone 12:22
- 10 Dukes & Counts 5:30
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