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David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

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Sanborn played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie’s “Young Americans” and James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful career.

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Fox10 Phoenix
David Sanborn, legendary saxophone player, dies at 78 (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published May 12, 2024
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Sanborn passed away on Sunday afternoon after “an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications," according to the artist’s Instagram account.
ABC 7 Chicago
David Sanborn, Grammy-winning multi-genre saxophonist, dead at 78 (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published May 12, 2024
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Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn passed away Sunday at age 78.
The Daily Caller
Grammy-Award Winning Sax Player David Sanborn Dead At 78 (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 12, 2024
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David Sanborn, an influential saxophonist in the pop, R&B, and jazz genres, died Sunday at the age of 78.
Los Angeles Times
David Sanborn, influential saxophonist whose work spanned genres, dies at 78 (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 12, 2024
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David Sanborn, the influential saxophonist who collaborated with Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon, has died from prostate cancer. He was 78.
Fox News
David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist, dead at 78 (opens Fox News)
Published May 12, 2024
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David Sanborn has died at the age of 78, Fox News Digital confirmed. The Grammy-winning saxophonist died after an "extended battle with prostate cancer with complications."
Deadline
David Sanborn Dies: Grammy-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Film Composer & ‘SNL’ Bandmember Was 78 (opens Deadline)
Published May 12, 2024
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Sanborn composed music for the 'Lethal Weapon' movies, played in the 'SNL' and David Letterman bands and worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder to David Bowie.
Rolling Stone
David Sanborn, Jazz Saxophonist Who Played on David Bowie's 'Young Americans,' Dead at 78 (opens Rolling Stone)
Published May 12, 2024
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David Sanborn, the saxophonist, has died at age 78 after a battle with prostate cancer, Rolling Stone confirmed.
KTVZ Bend
David Sanborn, Grammy award-winning saxophonist, dead at 78 (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published May 12, 2024
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Sanborn, an influential saxophonist, who found success across the genres of pop, R&B, jazz and more, died Sunday. He was 78. “It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist…
NPR
Saxophonist David Sanborn, 6-time Grammy winner, has died at age 78 (opens NPR)
Published May 12, 2024
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The adult contemporary star, who became a reluctant giant of smooth jazz in the 1980s, died on Sunday after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.
The Hollywood Reporter
David Sanborn, Renowned Jazz Saxophonist, Dies at 78 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published May 12, 2024
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David Sanborn, beloved jazz saxophonist who is credited on songs for Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and many more, died Sunday. He was 78.
Variety
David Sanborn, Renowned Jazz Saxophonist and David Bowie Collaborator, Dies at 78 (opens Variety)
Published May 12, 2024
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Renowned jazz saxophonist David Sanborn, who collaborated with David Bowie and Stevie Wonder, died at 78 from prostate cancer.
Anchorage Daily News
David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78 (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published May 13, 2024
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Sanborn played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie’s “Young Americans” and James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful career.
France 24
Grammy-winning sax player David Sanborn dies (opens France 24)
Published May 13, 2024
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Grammy-winning saxophonist David Sanborn, whose soaring solos appeared on works by David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen, has died. He was 78.
The Guardian
David Sanborn obituary (opens The Guardian)
Published May 13, 2024
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American alto saxophonist who played with of many of the jazz greats and collaborated with David Bowie and Stevie Wonder
New York Times
David Sanborn, Saxophonist Who Defied Pigeonholing, Dies at 78 (opens New York Times)
Published May 13, 2024
New York Times's feed description
He was best known as a jazz musician, but his shimmering sound was also heard on classic albums by David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen.
Breitbart News
Legendary Saxophonist David Sanborn, Six-Time Grammy-Winner, Dies at 78 (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 13, 2024
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Legendary saxophonist David Sanborn died on Sunday at the age of 78 following a six-year battle with prostate cancer.
The Guardian
David Sanborn, jazz saxophonist known for work with David Bowie and more, dies aged 78 (opens The Guardian)
Published May 13, 2024
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Musician who played sax solo on Young Americans and released a series of Grammy-winning albums dies from prostate cancer

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