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A WBGO two-hour special celebration of the life and music of David Sanborn airs this weekend

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David Sanborn

A celebration of the life and music of David Sanborn on WBGO

Hosted by:

Pat Prescott, host of Favorite Things, weekdays from noon-4 on WBGO and long-time Sanborn collaborator, Marcus Miller.

Marcus Miller performing during The Thunder Tour, Stockholm 2009
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Marcus Miller performing during The Thunder Tour, Stockholm 2009

The special is two hours long and will air on Saturday, August 3rd from 6-8pm and Sunday, August 4th from 6-8pm.

The show features anecdotes from David’s friends, family, and collaborators, including:

● His long-time manager and friend, Pat Rains

● David’s co-host for the Night Music TV show, Jools Holland

● David’s wife, musician Alice Soyer

● Trumpeter Randy Brecker

● Best-selling author and musician James McBride

● Producer Stewart Levine

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David Sanborn

The show will also include the world premiere of a track from David’s forthcoming, posthumous album, The Other Side.

You can hear the WBGO Studios podcast "As We Speak with David Sanborn" here.

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