Birthdate: July 30, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States
David Sanborn, an influential American alto saxophonist, was known for his unique blend of jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. He began playing the saxophone at a young age and released his first solo album in 1975. Throughout his career, Sanborn worked as a session musician for various artists and released over 20 albums. He garnered six Grammy awards and was considered one of the most commercially successful saxophonists from the 1980s onwards. Sanborn’s impact on pop, R&B, and crossover players was widely recognized, despite his own reluctance to label himself as a jazz musician.
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