Remembering David Sanborn: “Sounds In the Fog” (1993)
Defying smooth jazz stereotypes, David Sanborn shined when joined fellow ex-Julius Hemphill pupil Tim Berne in adventurous performances of Hemphill songs.
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Remembering David Sanborn: “Ramblin'” from ‘Upfront’ (1992)
Just as long as you like to move, there’s no reason not to like David Sanborn’s take on the Ornette Coleman classic “Ramblin’.”
Remembering David Sanborn: “A Tear For Crystal” from ‘Backstreet’ (1983)
David Sanborn’s anthemic ballad “A Tear For Crystal” goes slow, but it also goes hard.
Remembering David Sanborn: “It’s You” from ‘Voyeur’ (1981)
Not much crossover jazz from the 80s holds up well today soundwise but David Sanborn’s “It’s You” from ‘Voyeur’ is timeless.
Remembering David Sanborn: “Short Visit” from ‘Heart to Heart’ (1978)
“Short Visit” was David Sanborn’s early hat tip to his sometimes-employer Gil Evans, but it wouldn’t be his last.
On the Genius (and Ubiquitousness) of Saxophonist David Sanborn
Often situated in a cloud of opaque neo-funk, the late David Sanborn’s talents could be understandably obscured. Yet, there’s no mistaking, or escaping, that tone.
David Sanborn, “I Told U So” from ‘Backstreet’ (1983): One Track Mind
David Sanborn opened his new album 35 years ago with a sublime slice of sultry, mid-tempo funk co-written by the late, lamented Hiram Bullock.
David Garfield, “Stay” from Jammin’ Outside the Box (2018): Sneak Peek
David Garfield’s take on “Stay,” the classic Rufus song, features an amazing cast of guest stars who lift this cover to another level.
One Track Mind: Bobby Hutcherson, David Sanborn + Joey DeFrancesco, “Delia” (2014)
This is one finger-licking, chin-wagging, cool-side-of-the-pillow triumph.
1980s Smooth Jazz Albums That Don’t Suck: Gimme Five
If the idea of smooth jazz makes you cringe, we’ve got some great news for you: It ain’t all bad.
