David Sanborn
American saxophonist (1945–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David William Sanborn (July 30, 1945 – May 12, 2024) was an American alto saxophonist. Though Sanborn worked in many genres, his solo recordings typically blended jazz with instrumental pop and R&B.[1] He released his first solo album Taking Off in 1975, but had been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school and was a session musician long before its release.[2] He was active as a session musician, playing on several albums by various artists.
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Birth name | David William Sanborn |
Born | (1945-07-30)July 30, 1945 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Died | May 12, 2024(2024-05-12) (aged 78) Tarrytown, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, blues rock, R&B, pop, blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | alto saxophone, piano, keyboards |
Years active | 1959–2024 |
Labels | Verve, GRP, Rhino, Elektra, Warner Bros., Reprise |
Website | davidsanborn |
One of the most commercially successful American saxophonists to earn prominence since the 1980s, Sanborn was described by critic Scott Yanow[3] as "the most influential saxophonist on pop, R&B, and crossover players of the past 20 years." He was often identified with radio-friendly smooth jazz, but expressed a disinclination for the genre and his association with it.[1]