DAVID SANBORN Chicago Song REACTION - Gosh! This was too funky for days! First time hearing

[@marybaillie8907]

From 1987, this is such a smooth jazz instrumental, produced by Marcus Miller, who also played guitar, keyboards and bass on the album. You were right Harri. This is a soulful and melodic composition that tries to capture the essence of Chicago with its lively tempo and intricate arrangements. The sax, keyboards and guitar play crucial roles in creating this captivating sound, complimenting each other in perfect harmony. David's sax excels on every track he plays. Extraordinary. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Terry.👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@chitownlee]

He wasn't born in Chicago but he went to Northwestern University School of Music and in 1967 joined the Paul Butterfield Blues Band from Chicago.

[@marksigler6155]

Back in the 70s or 80s, DS had a late night entertainment show where he would play with his guests - it was a great show!

[@realbser1956]

1988-1990. It was called Night Music, a great show.😊

[@dan_outside]

Fortunate enough to see him twice in Southern California . His sound is classic and identifiable in the Lethal Weapon movies, and he played with David Bowie in several albums, especially loved Bowie Live.

[@martyemmons1859]

I'm partial to his music on the "Tequila Sunrise" soundtrack.

[@slowfinger2]

David's TV show "Night Music" (1988-90) featured a young Marcus Miller on bass in the house band. Who's the drummer. What a deep pocket.

[@lee399]

Steve Ferrone is the drummer on this track. Omar Hakim was the drummer on the David Sanborn show, 'Night Music' 😁

[@MrAgsalud]

Yesss.. one of my favs back in the Army in the late 80s

[@Lovejazz01]

Wow, and you should see David Sanborn live, I saw him by himself and also with the legendary Al Jarreau , what a show!

[@waltw4537]

Amazing. Played our little city some time ago. One of the best shows I've ever seen. The whole band was aces. Nice Sunday evening jam. Thanks Terry. Thanks Harri. Oh. Seeing this on Sunday here. Great reaction! Thanks!

[@gregorykerr5062]

I’ve been listening to this song for 36 years and it’s always a joy. Your spot on that the bass adds so much to the song, and I see you tuned in to those long runs by two saxes and the bass. Excellent review as always.

[@user-ph9wt3ue7c]

David Sanborn did a lot of studio work. He was also sat in frequently sat in with the Late Night band.

[@patrick1muldoon]

Seen David Sanborn a few times in Detroit, MI in the late 1980's. Always top notch!

[@Caheman1]

Been a fan for 40 years.

[@andrewpetik2034]

I always hated coming to the end of this song...... it seems too short. 😊 Great reaction Harri! ✌️

[@clemson1889]

My older brother introduced me to David Sanborn in the early 80's! ❤

[@debbiechang5781]

Nice choice. I enjoyed this. Thanks Terry and Harri 🌺✌️

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

🥰🤩😇

[@lydmarl.475]

Next you should definitely do his famous hit Maputo, written by the amazing Marcus Miller, they are best friends, believe just like Marcus, he played with Miles Davis, I might be wrong. Please do the video him performing Maputo, with Fourplay and Bob James. I see Dave every year at the NY Blue Note.

[@T.B0ne]

Marcus Miller wrote it and plays bass, and some keys, Hiram Bullock on guitar

[@shereewilson6278]

David Sanborn contracted polio when he was 3 years old and confined to an iron lung which left him having respiration problems but that did not stop him from taking up the sax later in his childhood years He is such an inspiration to young musicians RIP David

[@michaelmolloy6697]

Marcus miller was on this album good ear!!! He’s played with virtually every major Jazz greats like Grover Washington Jr on his Winelight album. And so many more it would take up an entire book. He’s one of the best ever!! Great tune by David Sanborn

[@Able-Man]

It's SUNDAY, in Cleveland, Ohio!!! All the same, to my knowledge; this was also MY first time hearing this song! (1977 was kind of a "BUSY YEAR" for me) ... I was only 18 years old, for most of 1977!!!

[@marksigler6155]

Yeah, that's it!

[@martyemmons1859]

I became a David Sanborn fan when I heard "Chicago Song". That drum and keyboard opening! And that raw David Sanborn saxophone, combined with those 'heavenly' female background vocalists... Well, if you know about Marcus Miller, then you must've heard "Free" featuring Corinne Bailey Rae.

[@cflournoy1529]

🔥🔥🔥 You need to get into the Double Vision album by David Sanborn and Bob James. Classic!!

[@Lovejazz01]

I agree!

[@kianpa1]

Love the funky…

[@RedSinter]

Been, David Sanborn, fan since the 70's. So no surprise...he be good... Get into some Paul Taylor...

[@williambreese8377]

It is Marcus Miller. He also produced the album this song was taken from

[@___David___Savian]

Harri here are other brilliant David Sanborn songs you will truly love to react to with a brief description in parenthesis: 1. Slam (a masterpiece pop Jazz instrumental full of funk and energy) 2. Benny (best instrumental ballad EVER) 3. Camel Island (Caribbean Island feel nice) 4. Maputo (a simple but Grammy award winning song with Bob James) 5. So Good (vocals Al Jarreau with David on sax) 6. JT (smooth mid tempo classic) 7. DSP (bad ass harmonized wind instruments with great arrangement) 8. Missing You (another great ballad) As a bonus react to Andy Snitzer and his song called You've Changed. This song is the only other song that challenges David Sanborn's work. Andy annihilated almost everyone with this masterpiece instrumental song.

[@cosmiccowboy7764]

Harri - Smooth - try Lets Just Say Goodbye from the Voyeur album by David Sanborn. And a group called Spyro Gyro has some great smooth jazz songs like Cafe Amore and Morning Dance 🎼🎶🎼🎼

[@peterwaters8338]

i feel sometimes songs are written for cities Marcus Miller loves; he wrote this

[@milesdust3465]

Smoth jazz? What planet are you from. On the other hand it does not matter. Probably my absolute favourite if I had to pick one. Especially in the car.

[@robertholmes6906]

"Camel Island" David Sanborn. Check it out !!

[@toniwilliams2708]

You're right, while I love this song, Camel Island for me by far showcases his unique talent to breathe life into every note played. Whenever I hear Camel Island I can literally hear camels walking and while they walk along picturing them in my mind. I still listen to Camel Island ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertholmes6906]

@@toniwilliams2708 I feel the same about "Snakes" !! I would also recommend "Benny " from the same album.

[@toniwilliams2708]

@@robertholmes6906 thank you for the recommendation, I'll check them out

[@peterwaters8338]

miller has another song called Detroit...

[@voxandlocks]

Summer of '87 this was a "night drive" track. That's Chaka Khan's baby brother Mark Stevens on vocals.