Most of David Sanborn’s recordings have been in the dance music/R&B vein, although Sanborn is more than a capable jazz player. His greatest contributions to music have been his passionate sound and his emotional interpretations of melodies which generally uplift any record he is on. Unlike his countless number of imitators, Sanborn is immediately recognizable within two notes. While growing up in St. Louis, Sanborn played with many Chicago blues greats. After important stints with Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and others, Sanborn began recording as a leader in the mid-’70s, and he racked up a string of pop successes. For a couple years in the early ’90s, Sanborn was the host of the syndicated television series Night Music, which had a very eclectic lineup of musicians. In 2013, Sanborn released Quartette Humaine. He continues to play all over the world.
