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David Sanborn

7.36

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David Sanborn is an American alto saxophonist whose energetic and blues-inflected playing style brought him widespread commercial success in the jazz fusion and pop genres. He released numerous solo albums that achieved high chart positions and won six Grammy Awards over his career. Before his solo stardom, Sanborn was an in-demand session musician who recorded with prominent artists like Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and David Bowie, famously performing the saxophone solo on Bowie's "Young Americans," and he later hosted the television music series "Night Music."

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How good is David Sanborn?

David Sanborn scores 7.36/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Saxophonist category. Huge commercial success and unmistakable alto sound; jazz critics often rate pop-smooth output below straight-ahead peers.

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