Backstreet
David Sanborn · 1982
44 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · R&B · blues rock
Smooth saxophone melodies intertwine with rhythmic grooves, creating a sophisticated jazz fusion experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sophistication
- saxophone melodies for relaxation
- smooth grooves for evening unwinding
- in-order listening for cohesion
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'Backstreet' was David Sanborn's fourth studio album and marked a significant moment in his career following the success of 'Voyeur'. At this point, Sanborn was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in jazz fusion, melding pop sensibilities with complex musicality. This album showcased his distinctive sound and further established him as a sought-after solo artist after years of collaboration with notable musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny G· Bob James· George Benson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Told U So 5:05
- 2 When You Smile at Me 5:47
- 3 Believer 6:36
- 4 Backstreet 5:27
- 5 A Tear for Crystal 7:03
- 6 Bums Cathedral 4:40
- 7 Blue Beach 4:50
- 8 Neither One of Us 5:03
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