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1994 studio album by George Howard
A Home Far Away studio album by jazz saxophonist George Howard , released in 1994 on GRP Records .[ 2] Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, No. 3 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and No. 28 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.[ 3]
A Home Far Away was executively produced by Larry Rosen and Dave Grusin . Artists such as percussionist Paulinho DaCosta , guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. and steelpannist Ken "Professor" Philmore appeared on the album.[ 2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 1]
Scott Yanow of AllMusic gave the album a 3 out of 5 star rating. Yanow proclaimed "This set is only passable as background music and will immediately disappoint anyone who gives it a close listen".[ 1]
Title Writer(s) 1. "Miracle" George Howard , Sam Sims, Daryl Smith4:58 2. "If You Were Mine" Will Downing , Rex Rideout4:59 3. Untitled George Howard 5:00 4. "Until Tomorrow" George Howard, Rex Rideout 4:09 5. "You Can Make The Story Right" Wayne Brathwaite, Gabrielle Goodman 5:00 6. "Grover's Groove" George Howard 5:19 7. "No Ordinary Love " Sade Adu , Stuart Matthewman4:48 8. "A Home Far Away" Carl Burnett, George Howard 5:21 9. "For Our Fathers" George Howard 4:42 10. "Renewal" Newton Allen, Mark Ellis Stephens 4:17
[ 2]
Art Direction – Dan Serrano, Hollis King
Coordinator [GRP Production, Assistant] – Joseph Moore (3)
Coordinator [GRP Production] – Cara Bridgins
Creative Director [GRP] – Andy Baltimore
Design [Graphic] – Alba Acevedo, Freddie Paloma, Laurie Goldman
Executive-Producer – Dave Grusin , Larry Rosen
Executive-Producer [Album] – George Howard
Mastered By – Steve Hall (tracks: 3 to 10), Ted Jensen (tracks: 1, 2)
Mixed By – Doug DeAngelis
Photography By – Donn Thompson
Post Production – Joseph Doughney, Michael Landy
Production Manager [GRP Production Director, Assistant] – Lilian Barbuti
Production Manager [GRP Production Director] – Sonny Mediana
Recorded By – Doug DeAngelis (tracks: 6, 9), John Chamberlain (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8, 10), Leon Johnson (tracks: 3, 9)
Soprano Saxophone – George Howard[ 2]
