“Closest To The Sun” is Abraham Burton's first recording as a leader, which was released by Enja Records in 1994. The album is a showcase for an emerging alto saxophonist, who sets about to explore a variety of hard bop and post-bop tunes. For this session Abraham assembled a quartet that comprised of pianist Marc Cary, bassist Billy Johnson and drummer and fellow producer Eric McPherson. Essentially, it is a great introduction to Abraham's abilities as both player and composer. On that note, he offers up three of his own compositions, one coming from Marc Cary and Eric McPherson, completing the playlist with three jazz classics. Overall, a bright start to a wonderful career, enjoy!
Enja Records, ENJ-8074 2, 1994
Recorded 11th & 12th
March, 1994 at Systems Two Studios, Brooklyn, New York City
Musicians:
Abraham Burton - Alto
Saxophone
Marc Cary - Piano
Billy Johnson - Double Bass
Eric McPherson - Drums
Tracks:
1. Minor March {Jackie
McLean} (7:52)
2. Laura {Johnny Mercer,
David Raksin} (4:59)
3. E=MC {Eric McPherson}
(3:50)
4. Romancing You {Abraham
Burton} (6:07)
5. So Gracefully {Marc Cary} (12:57)
6. Corrida De Toros {Abraham Burton} (8:48)
7. Left Alone {Mal Waldron}
(5:52)
8. Closest To The Sun
{Abraham Burton} (7:13)
9. So Gracefully [Radio
Version] {Marc Cary} (7:19)
Total Time: 65:30
Credits:
Producer - Abraham Burton,
Eric McPherson, Gust William Tsilis
Executive Producer - Matthias
Winckelmann
Engineer - Mike Marciano
Design - Elisabeth
Winckelmann
Photography - Jimmy Katz
Liner Notes - Gene Kalbacher
