David Sanborn Dead at 78 - Our Tribute

Join our Newsletter and never miss another video from us lp.constantcon...
If you would like to donate to "Rock History Music" www.paypal.com...
Join our Patreon to get early access to our videos / rockhistorychannels
HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC rock-history-m...
Our Instagram account www.instagram....

[@scotabot7826]

We're sadly losing all our musical hero's. This is just so sad.

[@maureencora1]

Play His Song From Upfront CD "Benny" Feel the Music. May He R.I.P.

[@TorToroPorco]

David Sanborn is one of those musicians who’ve been around for so long and played with so many people that you just took for granted that he was always present. It’s so sad to see the staples of one’s musical experience disappear.

[@glennclarke9442]

Agreed

[@catpaladin1]

RIP David Sanborn. You were a big part of my growing up.

[@peterm4486]

Drove 4 hours to Miami yesterday and David’s songs came up at least 3 times on my journey…such a talent!

[@devilsden2283]

WOW! Just saw this...very sad, just an excellent player with such a distinctive sound and super personality...his discography with other artists says it all...R.I.P. David and thanks for the beautiful music...

[@bastidface]

Oh no! He had a show coming up that I was going to get tickets to. I had seen him play years ago. He was great! So sorry to hear about this. RIP

[@blkbass1958]

He gave a great concert, one of my favorites.

[@remoskins1437]

I remember watching him at night on the show. Great sax player. It's funny how so much time goes by without seeing him, and yet it's still shocking to hear. R.I.P Mr. Sanborn.

[@ed-straker]

Thanks for posting.

[@staffanjohnson]

Very sad news...Best alto sax player in jazzfusionrock without doubt.....RIP David Sanborn... ✝️🙏😒

[@ravenaider]

There's no one even a close second

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

RICHIE COLE .......

[@RossHMay]

as a saxist, it took me a while, to appreciate his music, specifically after his killer tv show. Cheers to his Memory.

[@kbrewski1]

David Sanborn grew up a few miles (and a decade and a half before) from me. St Louis suburbs. Fantastic musician in both jazz and pop/rock. His A Change of Heart album was one of the first jazz albums I bought. Great career. A mind boggling resume. Played at Woodstock. Played on 10th Ave Freezeout by the Boss, Gaucho by Steely Dan etc etc.

[@zenos.5315]

Night music on Sunday nights was ground breaking, Some of the best musicians from around the world played on that show. Will miss you David, R.I.P. ❤️

[@Schmasskanal]

David my old Friend i am very sad…….may you rest in Peace🙏🏾 We met in 1981 in Montreux together with Randy Crawford

[@blazeeisner9620]

Oh my gosh brother John! Smooth jazz. I loved his program on TV. 📺 I don’t remember what it was called but it was a standard around my home.

[@zenos.5315]

Night Music, Sunday nights

[@jeromeburoker1770]

My memories of Lil' David are the three or four years he spent with Butterfields band, then the three years he was with the Brecker Bro.s band, all before he went solo.

[@williamcampbell3868]

Aw man! This is from a 64 year old Black man O.G Another one of my heroes is gone. Thanks Dave for all the beautiful music that made me and millions of your fans feel good! Going to miss you, bless you and rest in peace. Your musical legacy will live forever!👍👍🙏🙏❤️

[@Jake-yx7ct]

a very said day for music world. RIP David.

[@aduniubaka5563]

Wow where do I start!! One of my favorites in saxophone. Lisa, the whole Double Vision album. RIP DEAR BROTHER. 🙏🏾

[@ravenaider]

My favorite jazz saxophonist."Voyeur" album was my introduction

[@douglasalan5783]

R.I.P. David Sanborn. “Night Music” was the best music show ever.

[@robbeun3792]

When I was younger, was listening to this genre including David Sanborn. A couple days ago I was thinking about and playing his music genre on my job site and talked about a few of the artists. As I write this 2 days later, for what it’s worth, it also happens to be the day David passed away. Life is mysterious for real.

[@thomengel9720]

So sad to hear of Mr. Sanborn's passing.

[@youchosewisely141]

He set the musical tone for the movie "Lethal Weapon".

[@pappyjames9228]

He will be missed.

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

We lost a great. RIP.

[@jimwalsh7904]

I knew David for a short time because I lived near where he lived in Westchester County NY I would see him around in Irvington. He was a very nice guy. He was a regular guy. I always liked his music. It's very sad that we have lost him.

[@NormanPeterson]

This is shocking.. What a loss!!

[@noahjuan2234]

RIP David.

[@ginaorsini3312]

He played in concert with Linda Ronstadt in 1978 tour for her living in the USA album.

[@bryantoconnor691]

HIS CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC TO CALM THE MASSES WAS DEFINITELY TOP NOTCH : 😊

[@billmagorian490]

My younger brother had very eclectic tastes in music. When he graduated from College in 76 he moved into my apartment and there began my musical growth. One night we were smoking some weed and he put on Dave Sanborn's Flight Album. I was immersed in these new sounds. The next day I put on the album again to see if it was "weed" good or really good. It was the latter.

[@robertshapiro3733]

That performance on Letterman backing up the composer of that song that begins “I picked up a waitress/Like I always do”-now I have it-Warren Zevon ! What a performance ! So perfect.

[@maureencora1]

I Love Jazz Music. Play His Song "Benny" From His CD "Upfront" Feel the Music, I Cried. May He R.I.P.

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

my condolences to david as a musician will be miss hearing him play that alto sax !

[@lawrencegetwood3630]

Hideaway one of the best Sanborn albums again and again

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

SAT NEXT TO ME @ Congressgebouuv entrance lobby, den Haag, july 84, in the afternoon. Exchanged a few words, normal guy. Hiram Bullock was with. "Memories", screeches Barbra ...

[@blissmaster71]

I listened to his radio show throughout high school and discovered music that I still love to this day. And then I saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers on his tv show before they were famous. RIP

[@KristopherCraig]

Night music was originally called Sunday night. I think it started in 86. I would stay up late and watch it for n my black n white tv. I’m it’s one f the reasons I became a musician.

[@GarrettWorcester]

It's not much, and no one will ever see it, but if I know that he's a featured musician on any of the 40,000+ songs in my collection, I give him credit in the title (e.g., "Ooh Baby, Baby [Featuring David Sanborn]").

[@florenceroux6387]

What a sad news 😢😢😢😢😢😭😭

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Ah man. That sucks

[@mcmentalmusicmakers3219]

Seasons in the wind

[@cesarjlisboa7586]

Master!

[@chrissnodgrass2705]

I lessen his music on iHeart the smooth jazz station

[@rhoadnaroahs]

Lethal Weapon soundtracks.

[@peacefulpoate5613]

May his memory forever be a Blessing. R.I.P. David Sanborn

[@UnionAlley]

Went to see Eric Clapton last night (13th May) in Birmingham, UK. Without any other explanation than "this ones for David Sanborn" he played River of Tears.

[@Audiojunkabus]

David Sanborn was a saxophone genius who really shaped the music scene from the time I started drumming in my parents' basement as a kid. He mixed jazz, pop, and soul like nobody else could. Throughout his career, he played with so many different artists and always managed to bring something special to the table. His music had a way of touching your soul and making you feel things deeply, which is something I’ve always admired. Losing him feels personal, not just because he was a legend, but because his, (like so many others) music was a big part of the soundtrack of my life. His legacy is massive and his tunes will keep inspiring and moving us. Thanks for all those great music, David. You will be missed."

[@mikkiismyname]

Eloquently stated. My brother and I were just talking about this reflecting on his music during pivotal times of our lives

[@carybishop2876]

Listen to David Sanborn ,with Clapton some , and was blown away with all the great musicians he played with,he made a lot of the great rockers better!

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Damn, such a bummer. Amazing musician, loved his show.

[@gregberke6772]

Loved Sanborn, a class act. SMOOTH Cat on the sax. Thanks

[@GaryCogdal]

RIP David, thanks for the many years of music.

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good night l am a saxophonist from Guyana. This is a guy l admired and l had promised myself to attend one oh his shows in the future. So sorry l cannot now keep that promise. May his soul RIP.

[@gjschillinger]

He was instantly recognizable for his tone and tenor. What a talent. Already missed.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip David William Sanborn, you will be missed

[@kellyheath6952]

RIP Didn't he play on letterman quite a bit

[@rightchordleadership]

Yes very often

[@kbrewski1]

Yep.

[@rogershaffner9274]

Yes! got to see David Sanborn jam with Paul Shaffers band in 2011,when I had a rare once in a lifetime visit as an audience member at the Letterman show.Sanborn was fabulous,and I always loved his live stuff on Bowies 1974 tour.R.I.P MR. SANBORN.

[@angelagoodwin5758]

Yes. There's a tribute video for him from Letterman.

[@roblmri]

Very Sad, loved his playing and so many great songs! Chicago Song!!

[@aldito7586]

Oh no !!!- He is like one of the very best musicians. I remember his show. :(

[@shambeez]

David Sanborn will never be forgotten , always a True Legend R.I.P

[@frankroberts9850]

Sad News. We will miss David Sanborn ...R I P......

[@minuano08]

David was 1 of the best. A true loss. SNL & untold number of outstanding musicians. My personal favorite sax player. 🤟🎶🙏🙏

[@kevingamble8861]

Really sad to hear about David Sanborn's passing. For those unfamiliar with his work, the album Double Vision with Bob James is a classic. Will be missed.

[@surfsunsand]

Excellent player. 78 is really not that young so good he had a nice long life. RIP

[@paulmcgrath2430]

GOAT! His sound often copied but never duplicated. RIP🙏🏻 and thank you for your musical contribution.

[@nuthinbutlove]

I think about him all the time. We haven't heard anything from him in so long. I've missed him so. Rest well ❤

[@joeguerra8435]

In my only experience choreographing a runway model show in 1991, his “Bang Bang” song was the highlight. Fun, clean, spirited. He had his gift that he shared with the world.

[@ktate5958]

David is the reason I learned to play saxophone. My heart is feeling this.

[@kfazzfarrell5973]

Great artist So versatile & soulful... Loved his Sat nite live People get ready performance with Curtis Mayfield, David Lindley, and Taylor Dane 1989

[@nc72msp]

His incredible work on “Lea” from Toto’s Fahrenheit album still touches my heart to this day. May he rest in peace. 🙏🏻✝️😢🎷

[@audiojunkie1047]

Hideaway album and the movie American Gigolo is what introduced me to this benchmark saxophonist!!

[@kropkamark]

David Sanborn was world class............checkout LITTLE WING live with Eric Clapton and Sherl Crow.

[@77gnelson]

First I heard of his passing. I'm a sax player. No where near his league, but always appreciated him. No sound or technique like his. I especially loved his more outside jazz albums.

[@billyshane3804]

Tommy Bolin !! David Sanborn !! Champions & Legends RIP

[@MauriceOrtiz-ut8yi]

Awww. I remembered him when he would sit in with Paul Shaffer on Letterman! RIP it up David!

[@rightchordleadership]

A wonderful player who transcended the corny cliches of smooth jazz to create truly soulful music full of virtuosity and heart. One of the towering figures in jazz, soul, rock and R&B in the last 50 years.

[@selmonb921]

The "Upfront" album was so good!! And yes Night flight is a show i watched or taped on my VCR to watch later.

[@andyinoregon]

Thank you both for this fine tribute. My favorite moment in any Linda Ronstadt recording is near the end of her 1978 cover of Elvis Costello's "Alison," where she holds a note and it blends with David Sanborn's alto saxophone solo -- whew!

[@David-lo1fo]

Had floor seats for Bowie in 77, Young Americans tour in Denver. Fantastic concert ! Both David's Rocked ! Their now both gone , but Live on in their work. Music is eternally a gift.

[@greggiacona238]

Was a huge fan-so sorry to hear this-

[@pamr4040]

I loved "Night Music"...and his Thursday appearances on Letterman's show back then. KNX-FM in Los Angeles used to play David, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Tom Scott, et al, so those players were familiar to a wider audience than would have been expected. When they shifted to strictly smooth jazz, they lost me. 😞 Rest well, David...and thank you for everything you added to our lives through your music. ❤🎶

[@tubefreeeasy]

Best late night music show in music history!

[@tomlehr861]

I met him on a plane flying out of seattle in the early 90s.

[@andyo3689]

The first time I heard Sanborn, he was in Michael Kamen's New York Rock. Early 70s, he stole the show. Joe Beck's eponimous CTI debut stole the show. That awesome solo on Claus Ogerman's Dreams

[@douglasjohnson750]

So sad to hear! R.I.P. David Sanborn!

[@jstevenj1]

R.I.P. Player...🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@stampscapes]

Bummer. Loved Night Music. One of my favorite shows of all time.

[@crazybeatlefan]

Nite Music was a great show..a good mix of music genres. Jools Holland was a great co host.

[@garytaylor8344]

He also had an awesome weekly radio show.

[@johnb9507]

Such a sweet tone. You could always tell it was Sanborn because of that sweet alto tone. I likened it to sugar drizzle. He will be missed.

[@deborahswanson3457]

Rest in peace, Sir.

[@michaelrandall9034]

He had a great show. The Gil Evans stuff… What an amazing saxophonist.

[@rifftipton7709]

Sad indeed. David was a great musician.

[@judigullett9060]

Loved smooth jazz for so many years . RIP David Sanborn!

[@frankbarbaro4363]

Sad news. Loved David Sanborn.

[@truthisinfinite]

Having released his first solo album in 1975 - Taking Off - Dave has rarely gone more than a few years between releases. In his six decade career, Dave has released 24 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album. RIP 🙏

[@Stevedrums741]

Very sad news. David played with so many. I saw him with Roger Daltrey at the 50th Anniversary show for Pete Townshend in NYC playing a solo on 5.15. He was a giant in those circles. Best wishes to his family, fans and his circle of loved ones.

[@larry6795]

Huge loss to the music industry and his fans, I got into David Sanborn during the late 70’s, being a straight ahead Jazz appreciator sometimes you want to hear jazz from a different angel, I loved how he incorporated, R&B-Jazz and Funk, Sanborn created a unique style that made me a lifelong fan. Thank you Brother David , rest in Paradise 🎷🙏🏾🕊️

[@marcusanderson5745]

I remember the dream team he put together, David, Marcus Miller, Hiram.bullock , Ricky Peterson etc .I LOVED HIS LINE UPs !

[@ArtCatramboneJr]

He played on Teaser album….

[@AlanSenzaki]

rest in peace David. Prostate cancer is so insidious unless caught early before spreading. As they said he discovered it in 2018 so they fought it for 6 years.🙏

[@christophercruz8359]

Love the remix version of "The Dream". Rest In Power.