Biography
David William Sanborn (born July 30, 1945) is an American alto saxophonist. Though Sanborn has worked in many genres, his solo recordings typically blend jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. He released his first solo album Taking Off in 1975, but has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school.One of the most commercially successful American saxophonists to earn prominence since the 1980s, Sanborn is described by critic Scott Yannow as "the most influential saxophonist on pop, R&B, and crossover players of the past 20 years." He is often identified with radio-friendly smooth jazz, but he has expressed a disinclination for the genre and his association with it.
Filmography
all 29
Movies 25
self 18
TV Shows 4
Self
I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott (2016)
Movie
Self
Marcus (2015)
Movie
Paul
The Investigator (2013)
Movie
Self
Tokyo Jazz Festival. vol.5 (2008)
Movie
Self
Legends of Jazz: Showcase with Ramsey Lewis (2006)
Movie
Himself
Christmas is Coming: Rob Mathes & Very Special Friends (2000)
Movie
Self - Guest star
Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert (1999)
Movie
Himself
David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II (1999)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
Movie
5.88
Self
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night (1998)
Movie
The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996 (1996)
Movie
David Sanborn
Forget Paris (1995)
Movie
Self
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who (1994)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Movie
5.8
Self
Michael Kamen: Concerto for Saxophone (1991)
Movie
Self
Jazz Under the Skies (1990)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Movie
5.92
Street Musician
Scrooged (1988)
Movie
5.97
Composer
Finnegan Begin Again (1985)
Movie
Self
Al Jarreau feat David Sanborn - Live At Rockpalast (1985)
Movie
Himself
David Sanborn: Live at Montreux 1984 (1984)
Movie
Self / Self - Guest
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
TV
8.33
Magnum, P.I. (1980)
TV
5.61
Saxophone Soloist
One Trick Pony (1980)
Movie
James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center (1979)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos Tonight (1975)
Movie
Self
Rock Concert (1973)
TV
Self - Host / Self
Sunday Night
TV
Himself
David Sanborn Band Live in Budapest 2015
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.44
Based on 714 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1945-07-30 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceTampa, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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