Grammy Winning Saxophonist David Sanborn Has Died

[OneEyedDiva]

He's played with Rock artists and R & B artists but I best knew him as a Smooth Jazz artist. Mr. Sanborn won 6 Grammy awards.

"David Sanborn, whose keening cry on alto saxophone was as bright and steadfast as a lighthouse beacon during a career that spanned nearly 60 years and included collaborations with everyone from David Bowie to Stevie Wonder, died on Sunday in Tarrytown, N.Y. He was 78.
According to an official statement, the cause was complications of prostate cancer, which he had been battling since 2018."

R.I.P. Mr. Sanborn. Thank you for your beautiful music.

 

[Sciguy]

As a former saxophonist myself, he was one of the people I listened to frequently. Didn’t know he had died...

 

[Pinky]

I always liked David Sanborn. May he Rest in Peace.

 

[moviequeen1]

a very talented musician, R.I. P gone too soon

 

[Dustbunny]

R.I.P - In Pure Prairie League 1980 - Let Me Love You Tonight - David Sanborn on Sax

 

[Born_To_Lose]

He played more into Jazz and Smooth Jazz. Maybe some R&B, but mostly Jazz. He was good at what he did.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Noooooooo!!!!
As a current saxophonist, he is one of my favourites. His music will still live on.
May he rest in peace.
How very sad.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

This is a cover that I originally heard by Donald Byrd. David sure did it nicely. I have this and Carly's Song in my collection.

@Peppermint Patty & @SciFi..I know what it's like to lose an artist whom you admire and whose music touches your soul.
@moviequeen1 Gone to soon for sure. He was talented and good looking.
@Pinky @Dustbunny & Patty Thank you for contributing his music to this thread.

 

[OneEyedDiva]