David Sanborn, the beloved jazz saxophonist credited on songs by Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and many others, died on Sunday (May 12). He was 78 years old.
A message posted on the musician's social media page confirmed the news, noting that Sanborn had been battling prostate cancer for the past few years. “Sir. Sanborn has been battling prostate cancer since 2018, but has been able to maintain his regular concert schedule until recently. Indeed, he already had concerts scheduled for 2025,” the message reads. “David Sanborn has been an important personality in contemporary pop and jazz music. He is said to have “put the saxophone back into Rock 'n Roll”.
Throughout his career, Sanborn has performed alongside some of rock's most iconic figures, both in the studio and on stage. Most notably, he toured with Wonder and played on his 1972 album, A talking book. He also performed on Bowie's classic 'Young Americans' and toured with the late star.
However, this is only the tip of the iceberg of Sanborn's illustrious career. Throughout his life, he recorded with musicians such as BB King, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Chaka Khan, Ron Carter, George Benson, Kenny Loggins, The Eagles, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Roger Water, Eric Clapton. , Mick Jagger and more.
In addition to recording music, Sanborn hosted a syndicated radio program, The Jazz Showas well as a podcast called As we speak. He also worked on a YouTube series called Sanborn Sessions with his nephew and brother-in-law.
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