RIP David Sanborn

[jimmyjazz 46041]

I'm not a "smooth jazz" guy, but David Sanborn was more than that.  He was an avid consumer of a wide variety of genres, and he advocated for all kinds of artists.  And, he could definitely play.

David Sanborn Dies at 78

[locodos 5388]

rip  I recall back in the day hearing some of his stuff played on a nice stereo.  Not really my cup o tea, but it sounded great.

 

 

[GhostOfTomJoad 9348]

His "Close-Up" album was one of the first CDs I bought in '88 after hearing it over the speakers in the CD store off Great Hills Trail (wish like hell I could remember the name of that place). He played on so many albums and soundtracks over the years (he's pretty much the signature sound of the Lethal Weapon franchise). Seemed like he was sitting in with Paul and the boys on Letterman once a month at least. Just seemed to be an all around nice guy. Guess I'll cue up some 10th Avenue Freezeout on the way home in remembrance.

[G650 14273]

As a former sax toting band dork, this saddens me.

[jimmyjazz 46041]

I mean, the sax on Bowie's "Young Americans" is flat out iconic.

[Underdog 28764]

Posted this on twitter... 

 

[stc 1464]

only knew of him because he played on this ween track...