David Sanborn Dies Smile Señor Blues Remembered

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Alto saxophonist David Sanborn was the special guest on the Legends of Jazz Season One Volume One hosted by Ramsey Lewis. The jazz musician performs Charlie Chaplin's Smile 1:52 then Señor Blues 6:37 with Phil Woods joining in on alto sax. They conclude the TV show with Ramsey Lewis on piano performing the Legends of Jazz theme song.

CNN: David Sanborn, an influential saxophonist, who found success across the genres of pop, R&B, jazz and more, died Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was 78.

“It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn,” reads a statement on his social media accounts. “Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications.”

Sanborn’s publicist confirmed the accuracy of the post when reached by CNN. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, but continued performing until recently.

“Indeed he already had concerts scheduled into 2025,” the statement concluded. “David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music. It has been said that he ‘put the saxophone back into Rock ’n Roll.’”

Born in Tampa, Florida, Sanborn grew up in Missouri. He began playing the saxophone as part of his recovery after contracting polio at age three, according to his website.

“By the age of 14, he was able to play with legends such as Albert King and Little Milton,” it states in his biography on the site. “Dave went on to study music at Northwestern University before transferring to the University of Iowa where he played and studied with the great saxophonist JR Monterose.”

Sanborn went on to join the Butterfield Blues Band and played Woodstock with Paul Butterfield. His career took off and the saxophone player toured with Stevie Wonder, recording on Wonder’s “Talking Book” album, playing with The Rolling Stones, and touring with David Bowie.

Sanborn’s solo on Bowie’s “Young Americans” was a stand out. His other collaborators include Paul Simon and James Taylor.

He released his debut solo album, “Taking Off,” in 1975. His sophomore album, “Hideaway,” followed four years later. Sanborn’s other albums featured contributions from Luther Vandross, Christian McBride, Eric Clapton and more.

“All I Need Is You” won him his first Grammy Award for best R&B instrumental performance in 1981. He would go on to win five more Grammys, earn eight gold albums, one platinum album and tour successfully for decades.

In March 2024, Sanborn was honored in St. Louis for his lifetime achievement in jazz.

“I’m so glad I am alive to receive this,” Sanborn said at the time. “I am deeply grateful and amazingly honored to receive this award in my hometown of St. Louis.”
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His late-night TV show from decades ago was excellent, and he was a great host, welcoming, hospitable, appreciative of various kinds of music and musicians.

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saw him at the Enmore in Sydney in the '90s...then a one and only visit to NY in 2016 saw him again at the blue note greenwich village .RIP DS.

dilligaf
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Dave was my first entry into jazz. He inspired me to give it a try, as well. Although I was terrible, I will always appreciate his major influence on my tastes, and inspiration to try to play.

MrDjslav
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He was awesome. He will be sorely missed!!

ricksegal
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What a loss. I got to see him in Perth. Great player and an ambassador to music.

albertbouwer
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Memories of David Sanborn will never cease...a musician who brought musical literacy to the rock fans. RIP🙏

kathleenwright
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3 legends. All gone now. I have the only season of this great Ramsey Lewis hosted series on DVD. The soulful, singing aspect of the alto sax: Earl Bostic to Hank Crawford to David Sanborn. I've got memories of watching DS frequently sitting in with David Letterman's World's Most Dangerous Band . The evening before hearing of his passing, I was playing Side 1 of the " As We Speak" album while getting ready for work. I never got to see him live in his element, but due to my music collection- the music as always lives on.

MrNewktrane
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How wonderful were David’s and Phil’s solos on Senor Blues

dmljones
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So much diversity. He accomplished a lot.

SteveAsher-zzpt
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Eric Clapton and friends...i know are mourning as i a'm

honoriosaluta
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I believe that "Senor Blues" is the correct name of this tune. "Senior Blues" might be an unconscious joke.

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