RIP David Sanborn .. One of the most iconic saxophonists for six decades

[aidan o driscoll]

Ahh Noooo - another great has left us. DAVID SANBORN .. top sax player. Album i constantly listen to is A CHANGE OF HEART .. Track rom same below

The sax player in David Bowie’s “Young Americans” was David Sanborn

Dave has released 25 albums, won six Grammy Awards and has had eight gold albums and one platinum.

From the official X account: "It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn. Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications"

Edited May 13, 2024 by aidan o driscoll

[aidan o driscoll]

If you have not heard of David Sanborn then here is a greatest hits mix over at Youtube

 

[Bapu]

RIP David and Jam with Clarence in heaven.

[Grem]

I am just seeing this. Truly a great loss to our community.

We loosing a lot of good ones lately.

[Old Joad]

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[jesse g]

David Sanborn, Wow.

That guy had a set of pipes on him for the Sax, he was excellent!!!

 

Gonna miss ya David

[pbognar]

My favorite David Sanborn record.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT3JVBOWcDM&list=PL1JmU8l-9JbVMfAQay4tm--hvjWT-eSWS&index=9

 

[craigb]

Too bad he didn't get to play with any big names, eh? 

[Bapu]