Saxophonist David Sanborn Dies At 78 | Tribute Vault
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
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David Sanborn, the iconic saxophonist and Grammy Award-winning musician, has passed away at the age of 78. The sad news was shared on Sanborn’s social media platforms.
"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.
Mr. Sanborn had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018, but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently. Indeed he already had concerts scheduled into 2025.
David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music. It has been said that he put the saxophone back into Rock 'n Roll." the post continued.
David Sanborn also encountered recent health issues that resulted in the cancellation of his concerts previously.
Throughout his illustrious career spanning decades, David Sanborn gained recognition for blending jazz elements into pop, R&B, and rock music. He collaborated with a diverse range of artists such as Paul Simon, the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chaka Khan, Elton John, Carly Simon, Billy Joel, Steely Dan, Grateful Dead among others. A notable highlight was his contribution to David Bowie's "Young Americans" album in 1975.
David Sanborn is survived by his beloved wife, Alice Soyer.
David Sanborn leaves behind a lasting legacy as a talented musician who transcended genres and captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful saxophone melodies.
May his spirit live on through the timeless beauty of his music.
Thank You David and all the musicians that gigged with him. My first taste of David was at the Beacon Theatre in NYC and then subsequently on the Arkansas River performance venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Robben Ford was playing guitar and playing his stuff in Tulsa and Mike Stern was playing at the Beacon Theatre. I thought Mike Stern is the devil playing shit like that. I knew Robben from playing at Mickael's in NYC and hanging out with Roscoe Beck back stage. I had never heard of Stern before seeing him. But.. I would wind up sitting in the first table at 55 Christopher Street on Tuesday nights to have my doors fucking blown off by Stern and his accomplices. I wouldn't change a thing.