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David Sanborn: friends, family, & fellow musicians look back on his life & career

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

The podcast 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
  • Terri Lyne Carrington
  • Dave Koz

The podcast also features the world premiere of a track from David’s forthcoming album The Other Side.

David 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.