Saxophonist David Sanborn has always been curious, especially when it comes to the creative process. As We Speak, his podcast produced by WBGO Studios, gives him the opportunity to sit down with some of the most innovative minds in music and the arts to talk about their unique creative process and much more. David's guests have already included Kurt Elling, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Pat Metheny, Samara Joy and John McLaughlin, as well as an exclusive talk with his idol, Sonny Rollins.
"This podcast is a great opportunity for me to talk in depth with old friends and new, all of whom I’ve long admired. I truly hope everyone enjoys these conversations as much as I did when I spoke with them.” – David Sanborn
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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.
