Interviews & Articles

Throughout his four decades-plus career, David’s name has appeared in papers from Los Angeles to London. Below is a collection of just a few of David’s many appearances in the press.

David Sanborn: A Sax Man's Soul Roots (2008)
Read or listen to the NPR interview with David as he talks about the making of his latest album Here & Gone.

The New York Times Loves Here & Gone
"Mr. Sanborn’s sweet-tart alto sound has been a reliable pop staple for so many years that these grittier connections can feel surprising. When he puckers up for a swinging instrumental, like Mr. Crawford’s 'Stoney Lonesome,' the effect is a disarming delight. His rhythm section, with the bassist Christian McBride and the drummer Steve Gadd, provides a strong assist. The rest of the ensemble, a sort of little big band, plays sharp and resourceful arrangements by Gil Goldstein, who doubles here as an electric keyboardist..." Read the whole New York Times review here

East Bay Express on Here & Gone Release
"Now that crossover jazz has given way to an even more watered-down genre known as smooth jazz, the saxophonist has finally made the compromise-free CD his less-commercially inclined followers always knew he had in him."  Read Lee Hildebrand's complete review of Here & Gone.

 

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
David discusses the ups and downs of his extensive recording and performing career with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, as he gets ready for a free weekend concert.

Smoothjazznow.com: No Limits to Music
This interview with David takes place right after his performance at the 42nd Montreaux Jazz Festival in July 2008.

CincyGroove Magazine (2008)
Scott Preston talks to David about music influences thoughtout his career.

Sanborn Draws on St Louis Experiences for New CD
David Sanborn talks about how his hometown, St Louis, influeneced his music and life in a 2008 interivew with the St Louis Post-Dispatch..

Digital Interviews: David Sanborn (1999)
David talks about his early influences and his journey in music.

SmoothViews (2005)
Mary Bentley gets Dave to open up about his accomplishments, people he's worked with and musicians he admires.

David Sanborn: Light on the Outskirts of Town
Randy Ray for Jamband.com interviews Dave and gets him to talk about some of the many musicians and producers he has worked with recently, and throughout his career.