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CBS 2nd Cup Cafe Appearance


Dave plays a new tune from Here & Gone on the CBS show 2nd Cup Cafe
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Smoothjazznow.com interviews Sanborn


Akbar Nour for smoothjazznow.com interviews David Sanborn after the 2008 Montreux Jazz Festival. Read the full-length interview here.
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East Bay Express on New Sanborn 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.
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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 

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CNN interviews David Sanborn (video)


The sax man 
 
Musician David Sanborn talks to CNN's Shanon Cook about his love-hate relationship with his sax.aggbug

NPR speaks to Sanborn about new album


David recently spoke with Scott Simon about Here & Gone, a tribute to the music of Ray Charles and his arranger, saxophonist Hank Crawford. "That music was everything to me: It kind of combined jazz, gospel and rhythm and blues. It wasn't any one of those things, but it was all of them kind of mixed together."  Listen to the interview here.
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Urban Flux review and Sanborn video


The Urban Flux review of Here & Gone showcases a video interview with David talking about the making of the album.

"Assuredly, 'Here and Gone' is one hundred percent old/school framed with an insightful measure of soul jazz that is shaken, and divinely stirred for discerning tastes."

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Sanborn on producer Ramone


Dave talks about Here & Gone producer Phil Ramone:

"He's brilliant in the studio on the technical side of the spectrum, and he knows how to create a vibe in the studio that makes you feel like you're not working," Sanborn explained. "He keeps things moving. The producer's got to create an atmosphere conducive to creating."  more

 And more reviews are rolling in:

The Orlando Sentinel

The Albuquerque Journal 

The Buffalo News

The Republican / MassLive.com 

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Happy Birthday David!


David recently celebrated his 63rd birthday on July 30. Happy birthday, Mr. Sanborn!

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New Tour Dates Announced


Several new tour dates have been announced. David will be playing on March 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 in Oakland, CA and April 3, 4, 5 and 6, in Seattle, WA.

For more details on these and other show dates, please visit the Events page.

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David Sanborn on new album by Ween



David's in the studio working on his next album at the moment, but you can tide yourself over until it's eventual release by checking out the latest album by singular pop group Ween, La Cucaracha. In stores now, David appears on the song "Your Party." According to band member Dean Ween, the band long ago vowed to never use horns, unless "we could get David Sanborn to play some sexy saxophone."

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David's back on the road...and in the studio soon


David is recovering from his bout with pneumonia and has decided he wants to play out his tour dates. Our apologies to those fans at the few shows he had to cancel but we’ll see you next time. This is the first time in David’s career that he’s cancelled a show due to health issues, and hopefully it will be the last.

In other news, David is heading into the studio with an old friend, legendary producer Phil Ramone, on September 20 to begin work on his first album for Decca/Universal. Stay tuned for more details.

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David at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club


Beginning tonight, July 19, David Sanborn will be docking at the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, UK for a three-night stand. David will be doing two seperate sets on Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are available for all five shows. For more info, set-times and to purchase tickets, please visit the official website of Ronnie Scott's.

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