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David Sanborn, an influential saxophonist, who discovered success throughout the genres of pop, R&B, jazz and extra, died Sunday.
He was 78.
“It’s with unhappy and heavy hearts that we convey to you the lack of internationally famend, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn,” reads an announcement on his social media accounts. “Mr. Sanborn handed Sunday afternoon, Might twelfth, after an prolonged battle with prostate most cancers with issues.”
Sanborn’s publicist confirmed the accuracy of the publish when reached by CNN.
He was recognized with prostate most cancers in 2018, however continued performing till lately.
“Certainly he already had concert events scheduled into 2025,” the statement concluded. “David Sanborn was a seminal determine in modern pop and jazz music. It has been mentioned that he ‘put the saxophone again into Rock ’n Roll.’”
Born in Tampa, Florida, Sanborn grew up in Missouri. He started taking part in the saxophone as a part of his restoration after contracting polio at age three, in line with his web site.
“By the age of 14, he was in a position to play with legends corresponding to Albert King and Little Milton,” it states in his biography on the location. “Dave went on to review music at Northwestern College earlier than transferring to the College of Iowa the place he performed and studied with the nice saxophonist JR Monterose.”
Sanborn went on to hitch the Butterfield Blues Band and performed Woodstock with Paul Butterfield. His profession took off and the saxophone participant toured with Stevie Surprise, recording on Surprise’s “Speaking Guide” album, taking part in with The Rolling Stones, and touring with David Bowie.
Sanborn’s solo on Bowie’s “Younger Individuals” was a stand out. His different collaborators embrace Paul Simon and James Taylor.
He launched his debut solo album, “Taking Off,” in 1975. His sophomore album, “Hideaway,” adopted 4 years later. Sanborn’s different albums featured contributions from Luther Vandross, Christian McBride, Eric Clapton and extra.
“All I Want Is You” gained him his first Grammy Award for finest R&B instrumental efficiency in 1981. He would go on to win 5 extra Grammys, earn eight gold albums, one platinum album and tour efficiently for many years.
In March 2024, Sanborn was honored in St. Louis for his lifetime achievement in jazz.
“I’m so glad I’m alive to obtain this,” Sanborn said at the time. “I’m deeply grateful and amazingly honored to obtain this award in my hometown of St. Louis.”