
David William Sanborn (Tampa, 30 de julio de 1945-Tarrytown, 12 de mayo de 2024)[1] fue un músico estadounidense de jazz, saxofonista alto, aunque ocasionalmente también el saxo soprano.
Es asociado principalmente con los estilos musicales de smooth jazz y pop-jazz fusion, con una mezcla de rock and roll y rhythm and blues. Publicó su primer álbum Taking Off en 1975, pero había estado tocando el saxofón desde niño, antes de ir al instituto.
Murió a causa de cáncer de próstata el 12 de mayo de 2024, en Tarrytown, New York.
David William Sanborn (July 30, 1945 – May 12, 2024) was an American alto saxophonist. He worked in many musical genres; his solo recordings typically blended jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. He began playing the saxophone at the age of 11 and released his first solo album, Taking Off, in 1975. He was active as a session musician and played on numerous albums by artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Sting, the Eagles, Rickie Lee Jones, James Brown, George Benson, Carly Simon, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, Ween, and The Rolling Stones. Sanborn released more than 20 albums and won six Grammy awards.
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