David Sanborn

alto saxophone (also soprano) · 1945–2024 · Tampa

Alto saxophonist born in Tampa, who went through the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and then countless studio sessions. His raw sound made him a major voice of jazz-funk and smooth jazz.

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Styles

• Fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk

Landmark tracks

• Straight to the Heart (1984)

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