David Sanborn
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David Sanborn was born on July 30, 1945, in Tampa [1][2][3][4] and was a citizen of the United States . He was a jazz musician, saxophonist, composer, recording artist, musician, and wind instrument player [5][6], active in the fields of music, jazz, and saxophone performance [6]. His education included attendance at Kirkwood High School and the Bienen School of Music at the University of Iowa .
Sanborn performed across multiple genres, including jazz, jazz fusion, blues rock, rhythm and blues, pop music, and blues [7]. He was recognized for his contributions as a saxophonist and recording artist within these styles. His career spanned decades, rooted in the traditions of jazz and its expansions into popular music forms.
David Sanborn died on May 12, 2024, in Tarrytown from prostate cancer [8][4][9][9]. His work as a musician and composer left a lasting impact on the genres he engaged with [5][6][6][7].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: wind instrument player[12]
- Field of work: music[13], jazz[14], saxophone performance[15]
- Educated at: Bienen School of Music[16], University of Iowa[17], Kirkwood High School[18]
- Member of: David Sanborn Band[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: jazz[21], jazz fusion[22], blues rock[23], rhythm and blues[24], pop music[25], blues[26]
- Record label: Verve Records[27]
- Discography: David Sanborn discography[28]
- Commons category: David Sanborn[29]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[30]
- Family name: Sanborn[31]
- Given name: David[32], William[33]
- Official website: http://www.davidsanborn.com[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:David Sanborn[35]
- Commons gallery: David Sanborn[36]
- Medical condition: poliomyelitis[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Instrument: saxophone[39], alto saxophone[40], piano[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Name in native language: David Sanborn[43]
- Start of work period: 1959[44]
- End of work period: 2024[45]
Why It Matters
David Sanborn has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was David Sanborn born?
David Sanborn was born in Tampa[2].
Where did David Sanborn die?
David Sanborn passed away in Tarrytown[4].
What did David Sanborn do for work?
David Sanborn worked as a jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], composer[7], recording artist[8], and musician[9].
Where did David Sanborn go to school?
David Sanborn was educated at Bienen School of Music[16], University of Iowa[17], and Kirkwood High School[18].