Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, who collaborated with stars including David Bowie, has died after an “extended battle” with prostate cancer at the age of 78.
During his six-decade career, Sanborn released 25 albums, toured with British superstar Bowie, and recorded the renowned solo on Bowie’s 1975 album Young Americans. The official X account for Bowie, one of the most influential and revered musicians of the 20th century, shared a 2002 picture of the pair during a dinner in Montreux, Switzerland,Bowie fans will know him best for his sublime work on Young Americans and David Live, he also played flute on the latter.“Sad to learn of the passing of American alto saxophonist David Sanborn,” a statement from the Bowie estate said.
“David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music. It has been said that he ‘put the saxophone back into Rock ’n Roll’.” During his career, Sanborn also toured with US star Stevie Wonder and was featured on his Talking Book album. He also played with British band The Rolling Stones and collaborated with Paul Simon and James Taylor during his solo career.The single, All I Need Is You, won Sanborn his first Grammy for best R&B instrumental performance and in 1983, he released the hit album Backstreet featuring Luther Vandross as a guest vocalist.
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