David Sanborn
Host, As We SpeakDavid Sanborn has released 24 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum. Having inspired countless other musicians, Dave has worked in many genres which typically blend instrumental pop, R&B and traditional jazz. He released his first solo album Taking Off in 1975 but has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school when he was inspired by the great Chicago blues artists near his hometown of St. Louis.
In his six-decade (and counting) career, Dave has released 24 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight gold albums and one Platinum album. He continues to be one of the most highly active musicians of his genre. As a whole, Dave is an artist who pushes the limits and continues to make music that challenges the mind and goes Straight to The Heart.
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Don Was is a producer, bassist, and record label president. He sits down with David Sanborn and shares stories about his start in Detroit, his philosophy as a producer, and much, much more. -
David Sanborn sits down with jazz legend Sonny Rollins for part 2 of this rare interview. Sonny talks about a trip to India that changed his life, late night dinners with David and his bandmates and more.
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David Sanborn sits down with jazz legend Sonny Rollins for a rare interview. Sonny talks about growing up in Harlem, getting Coleman Hawkins' autograph, practicing in the closet, and much, much more. This is part one of a two-part interview.
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David sits down with composer Maria Schneider for a conversation about her time with composer Gil Evans, collaborating with David Bowie, and her own extraordinary music.
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On this episode of As We Speak, host David Sanborn talks with vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant – about her visual art, her storytelling, and her captivating record Melusine.
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In the premiere episode of the 'As We Speak' podcast, host David Sanborn talks with vocalist, composer and bandleader Kurt Elling.
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On Tuesday, September 26, WBGO Studios launches As We Speak, a new podcast hosted by David Sanborn, who interviews major figures in the world of jazz.
