David Sanborn is an American alto saxophonist, renowned for his versatility and ability to seamlessly blend jazz with instrumental pop and R&B in his solo recordings.
Although Sanborn has explored a wide range of genres throughout his illustrious career, his solo albums typically embody a distinctive fusion of jazz and popular music, with elements of R&B and other styles expertly woven into the fabric of his sound.
Sanborn's remarkable journey as a saxophonist began long before he entered high school, as he first picked up the instrument at a relatively young age.
As one of the most commercially successful American saxophonists to emerge since the 1980s, Sanborn's influence on the music world is undeniable, with many considering him to be "the most influential saxophonist on pop, R&B, and crossover players of the past 20 years."
Despite being often associated with the smooth jazz genre, Sanborn has publicly expressed his reservations about the label and the connotations it carries, preferring to focus on his eclectic and innovative approach to music-making.
