A Home Far Away Explained

A Home Far Away is a studio album by jazz saxophonist George Howard, released in 1994 on GRP Records.^[2] The album reached No. 2 on the 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.

Critical reception

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".

Credits

• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: A Home Far Away- George Howard. Yanow, Scott. Allmusic. October 20, 2024.
2. George Howard: A Home Far Away. 1994. GRP Records.
3. Web site: George Howard Chart History. Billboard.