David Sanborn

David Sanborn

Deceased · Born: Jul 30, 1945 · Died: May 12, 2024

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BornJul 30, 1945 Tampa, Florida, USA

Biography

David Sanborn is an incredibly accomplished and highly respected American alto saxophonist who has left an indelible mark on the music industry, his impressive career spanning multiple decades and yielding a plethora of critically acclaimed albums and collaborations with a diverse range of artists.

Noted composer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Sanborn has established himself as a master of genre-bending, consistently pushing the boundaries of musical expression by seamlessly merging disparate styles, effortlessly intertwining the sophistication of jazz with the catchy, melodic sensibilities of instrumental pop and the soulful, rhythmic elements of R&B, thereby crafting a distinctive sonic identity that has captivated audiences and earned him widespread recognition.

Sanborn's remarkable odyssey as a saxophonist commenced well before he set foot in a high school setting, with his inaugural solo album "Taking Off" making its debut in the year 1975, marking a pivotal moment in his illustrious career.

As a saxophonist of unparalleled success and profound influence, David Sanborn has been widely regarded as the most impactful and far-reaching instrumentalist on the pop, R&B, and crossover genres, with his innovative and boundary-pushing style having a profound and lasting impact on the careers of countless musicians over the past two decades.

David Sanborn, the renowned American saxophonist, has frequently been linked to the smooth jazz movement, a connection that he has openly expressed a degree of discomfort with, and has subsequently taken steps to disassociate himself from this particular genre.

Career

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2013
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1995
Forget Paris
Forget Paris as David Sanborn
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1991
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1988
Scrooged
Scrooged as Street Musician
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1980
One-Trick Pony
One-Trick Pony as Saxophone Soloist
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2016
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2015
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1998