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David Sanborn passes

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David Sanborn (Photo from his website)















David Sanborn, the alto saxophonist who crossed over from jazz to pop, R&B and other genres, has died. A statement on his social media pages reads, “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. 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.’”

Sanborn, who amassed several gold and platinum albums over a career that began during the 1960s, was 78. The place of death was not reported.
 
This one hurt!!!!!
 
One of the greatest smooth jazz artists of all time. His music was an influence on the NAC/SJ format, and his saxophone was heard in the instrumental bridges of so many songs by an incredible number of artists. We used to have a couple of his CDs before they got lost in a move - and they were played OFTEN. I love his Upfront album, plus the collaboration he did with Bob James and Al Jarreau called 'Since I Fell for You,' his covers of 'Spooky' and 'This Masquerade' were smooth jazz radio staples, and I loved his great sax work in Bryan Ferry's 'Don't Stop the Dance.'

May you play that saxophone strong up in the Heavens. Say hi to Chuck Loeb and Joe Sample for us.

RIP David :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
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