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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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What instrument did David Sanborn play?
David Sanborn was best known as an alto saxophonist with a forceful, blues-inflected tone. He worked across jazz fusion, contemporary jazz, rock, and pop rather than staying within one genre.
How many Grammy Awards did David Sanborn win?
Sanborn won six Grammy Awards during his career. His official biography also lists 25 released albums, including the 1981 album Voyeur.
Which famous artists recorded with David Sanborn?
Sanborn played on David Bowie's Young Americans and worked with James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen. He also appeared with the Paul Shaffer-led band on Late Night with David Letterman.
What was David Sanborn's first solo album?
His first solo album was Taking Off, released in 1975. His 1981 album Voyeur included All I Need Is You, which won Sanborn his first Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental Performance.
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