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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On this episode of As We Speak, host David Sanborn sits down with guitarist John Scofield for a conversation that includes his beginnings as a musician while growing up in Connecticut, his love of the blues, lessons learned from Miles, and where many of his unusual song titles come from. -
In this episode of the As Speak with David Sanborn podcast, our host talks with Samara Joy about fame, family and her introduction to jazz. -
In Part Two of their conversation, Pat Metheny and David Sanborn delve deep into what it means to be a musician. They also talk more about Pat's latest solo work, 'Dream Box,' as well as how AI will affect music. -
David Sanborn sits down with his old friend, guitarist and composer Pat Metheny. In part one of this two-part conversation, Metheny talks about his latest solo record, 'Dream Box,' as well as about his history, influences, and the creative process. They also reminisce about hanging out together at the Power Station at 3 am. -
On this episode, David Sanborn sits down with drummer, bandleader, producer and educator Terri Lyne Carrington to talk about women in jazz, hopes for the future of the music, their time playing together, and more. -
David Sanborn in conversation with John McLaughlin: Playing with Miles, 50 years of Shakti, and moreDavid Sanborn in conversation with the innovative guitarist John McLaughlin, celebrating 50 years of his genre-bending band Shakti. John talks about his transformative time playing with Miles Davis, the art of improvisation, the rigors of touring, and more. -
David Sanborn in conversation with the extraordinary saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, a fresh voice with a sound and perspective well beyond his years. -
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. -
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.
