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The Art of the Story

Saxophonist David Sanborn leaves behind a legacy of great music and entertainment

By Doug Doyle
Published May 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM EDT
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Saxophonist David Sanborn won six Grammy Awards
Goffredo Loertscher
Saxophonist David Sanborn won six Grammy Awards

On this episode of AOS, we pay tribute to the life of 6-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn who died May 12 at age 78. Just last year (2023), Sanborn began hosting a popular WBGO Studios podcast As We Speak with David Sanborn.

Legendary saxophonist David Sanborn died on May 12, 2024 at the age of 78
Goffredo Loertscher
Legendary saxophonist David Sanborn died on May 12, 2024 at the age of 78

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Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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