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David Sanborn
About the Artist
David Sanborn (July 30, 1945 - May 12, 2024) was an American saxophonist, most commonly associated with smooth jazz and pop-jazz fusion, along with a slight rock 'n' roll/R and B style. He was born in Tampa, Florida and grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Sanborn, who suffered from polio in his youth, has been a highly regarded session player since the mid 1970s. One of his first professional gigs was as a member of Paul Butterfield's band. One of Sanborn's earliest guest recordings was on David Bowie's Young Americans.
Sanborn, who suffered from polio in his youth, has been a highly regarded session player since the mid 1970s. One of his first professional gigs was as a member of Paul Butterfield's band. One of Sanborn's earliest guest recordings was on David Bowie's Young Americans.
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Common Tunings
All CDLC
2 Songs| Title | Album | Year | Tuning | Creator |
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| Hideaway | Hideaway | N/A |
B
E Standard
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| Run For Cover (Live) | Love and Happiness | 1986 |
L
E Standard
B
E Standard
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