David Sanborn - A Change of Heart (1987)

This was one of the first CDs I ever acquired. In fact, I'd bet next month's paycheck that I got it via a record club with my Sony D-160 purchase:

Because it was one of the few CDs I owned in summer 1988, I listened to this one quite a bit. It's typical of Sanborn's output in the '80s, except it relies heavily on synths. Unfortunately, the synth sounds and drum machines have really dated this music. It's more instrumental pop than jazz, but it's what was selling so you can't blame Sanborn for wanting to make a buck. I liked it at the time and I guess that's all that matters. I'm not listening to this disc much these days unless a random song pops up while I'm shuffling through iTunes.

Ratings:

• The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide (1999): ★★★
• The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz (1999): ★★★
• The Penguin Guide to Jazz (5th ed., 2000): ★★

Album chart peaks:

• US Billboard 200: #74
• Billboard Contemporary Jazz: #3
• Billboard Pop CD: #20
• Billboard R&B: #43
• CashBox Jazz: #1
• CashBox Top CD: #12
• R&R Jazz Radio National Airplay: #4

Tracks: I like Chicago Song, High Roller, Tintin, and The Dream. I usually skip Imogene and Breaking Point.

Personal Memory Associated with this CD: Two thoughts come to mind: early mornings in 1988 at the house on Lee St. (below, in 2002) and student teaching in Richardson.