Top Jazz Musicians Show David Sanborn Nothing But Love January 27, 2010 – It’s a love-fest at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. The tributes are pouring in for David Sanborn, this year’s recipient of the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. Benson, who won the first honor and has since had the award named after him, was the first to tip his hat to Sanborn, “We both have tremendous identities in the world of Smooth Jazz,” says Benson. “It would be hard to find anyone amongst serious music listeners who does not recognize the name David Sanborn and the great music he plays. So, I am not surprised that he is being honored as this year's recipient of the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Cameron Smith mid-day at Smooth Jazz Now.com says, “David has been a friend and inspiration to me…the fact that he survived polio as a young boy by spending time in an iron lung and picked up the sax to help build back his strength in his lungs is a just part of his story. His artistic genius, his sense of humor and humility make him a remarkable human being…his lifetime is full of achievement on so many levels.”
Smooth Jazz superstar Boney James added, “David's music was a tremendous influence on my playing and he's always been a great inspiration in my pursuit of a career as a saxophonist. I'm grateful to know him."
The Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards will take place on Friday, April 23 at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Tickets are available from LAC at 905 306 6000 or
toll free 1 888 805 8888.
Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards to Honor David Sanborn with George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Kirk
December 7, 2009 (416) 565-7211
The Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards is honoured to be presenting the 6th George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award to Jazz legend DavidSanborn.
Sanborn, who started his solo recording career in 1975, has managed to achieve the delicate balance of maintaining artistic integrity while receiving universal critical acclaim and huge record sales. The saxophonist has won 6 Grammy Awards and 16 of his albums entered Billboards TOP 200 chart. He is known as one of the most influential sax players in the history of Jazz.
Mary Kirk of Wave 94.7FM in Toronto/Hamilton and co-chair of The Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards says, “We are truly honoured to be able to celebrate David’s outstanding career by presenting him with this year’s Benson Award. Like those recipients before him, he has been such a tremendous ambassador for Jazz, pioneering the Pop/Jazz crossover and seducing millions of fans over the last few decades with his artistry.”
“It’s truly a dream come true for me personally to honour David Sanborn this way,” says co-chair, John Beaudin of Smooth Jazz Now.com. “When I left home in 1979, I left with 5 Sanborn albums under my arm! He’s always had a huge influence on me.”
George Benson was the first Lifetime Achievement Award winner in 2005. With Benson’s blessing, the honour was then named after him. Other winners include Bob James, Spyro Gyra, Lee Ritenour and Earl Klugh.
Sanborn will attend the gala ceremony, the 6th Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, on Friday, April 23rd at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
Tickets are available at 1-800-805-8888 or 905-306-6000.
David Sanborn Interview: No Limits To Music Aug. 27, 2008 - David Sanborn is a stellar sax player, who has won numerous Grammy Awards. Besides being a world-acclaimed solo performer, he is also a musician always ready to venture into new musical projects and collaborations. He recently performed at the 42nd Montreux Jazz Festival (July 11th) with the Tower of Power horn section.
That evening was packed up with other stars including vocal legend Roberta Flack. The following day after his performance, I had the opportunity to interview this great artist, for whom “music is like an open sky.”
Akbar Nour : Hello David, it is an honour for us at www.smoothjazznow.com to interview you. I attended your concert at MJF yesterday and it was an amazing performance. On the one hand you were “here” performing in front of us with the Tower of Power horn section rooted in the present and on the other hand, you were “gone” into the past, reconnecting to your musical roots and paying tribute to some of your heroes such as Hank Crawford, Charles Chaplin (your cover of Chaplin’s “Smile” during the concert) and many others. How did this project come up?
David Sanborn : Well, I was actually downloading a lot of my old CDs onto my iPod and I ran across some old Hank Crawford CD’s I had. I found myself going back and listening to them over and over again. I said to myself, that’s kind of where I really started. I just like the feeling that music gave me so much. I did not want to go back so much, as I wanted to bring my experience of that music up to the present. I think that was the love I had for that music; it wasn’t only Jazz, Gospel, R&B, it was all of them and that’s how I think it all really started for me.Read the Interview
Sanborn Gathering Amazing Line-up for His Upcoming Album! June 18, 2008 - Sax giant David Sanborn is set to release his 23rd solo album "Here and Gone" (his first for the Decca/Universal label) on August 12, 2008. The long-awaited album will feature a line up of stellar artists: 19 time Grammy Award-winning star Eric Clapton; top-selling soul female vocalist Joss Stone (more than 7.5 million albums sold worldwide); veteran R&B singer Sam Moore; accomplished guitarist Derek Trucks; Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Anthony Wilson; one of the most influential drummers in modern Jazz, Steve Gadd and eventually talented bassist Christian McBride.
According to a press release, "Here and Gone" is Sanborn's tribute to such '60s R&B-oriented Jazz musicians as Hank Crawford and David "Fathead" Newman. It is produced by Phil Ramone, one of the most influential musical producers in the recording industry (14 Grammy Awards won and 33 nominations).
Sanborn's previous album was "Closer" released in 2005. More recently the star sax man has connected to Hip Hop, by appearing with his silk saxophone on Guru's single "Living Legend", drawn from his Jazz-Hip Hop fusion album "Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol. 4", produced by "Superproducer" Solar in 2007. The recently turned 62 years old "living sax legend" will be touring extensively worldwide this summer.
For more information: www.davidsanborn.com - By Akbar Nour
Sanborn Back On Track! March 18, 2008 - Famous alto sax player David Sanborn recently announced on his website several new tour dates, starting this month through June where he will be performing in Paris and at the Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland).
Sanborn had to cancel shows last year, as he went through a pneumonia, which he fortunately overcame. But now he is back on the road and will be heading into the studio with an old friend, legendary producer Phil Ramone, on September 20 to begin work on his new (and first) album for the music label Decca/Universal. Sanborn lately took part to singular pop group Ween's latest album "La Cucaracha" and made a special guest appearance on the song "Your Party." According to band member Dean Ween, the band long ago vowed to never use horns, unless "we could get David Sanborn to play some sexy saxophone." By Akbar Nour
Upcoming dates for David Sanborn include:
March 26-30 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's
April 3-6 - Seattle, WA - Jazz Alley
April 14 - Palm Beach, FL - Wellington's
May 5 - Tarrytown, NY - Tarrytown Town Hall
May 3 - Huntington, NY - IMAC
May 4 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
May 23-25 - Las Vegas, BV - South Point Hotel & Casino
June 14 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Lewis Family Playhouse
For more information: www.davidsanborn.com
David Sanborn Readies New Album October
25, 2007 - David
Sanborn is packing some heat on his new album.
The sax legend has recruited super producer Phil
Ramone, famous for his work with Elton John, Tony
Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Dave Koz, Barbra Streisand,
and Chicago. Sanborn who turned 62 on July 30th
fought a bad bout of pneumonia this year. His
last studio album was the Stewart Levine produced
'Closer' in 2005. Sanborn's next gig is at the
Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. on November 14
and 15. - by Kari Graham
Review
- David Sanborn - TimeAgain July
5, 2003 - Much of the music on the latest
from veteran alto sax man David Sanborn relates
to his childhood in St. Louis. As the title
suggests he is re-examining songs that mean
a lot to him. "Harlem Nocturne",
"Sugar", "Tequila" and
"Isn't She Lovely" are clothed in
David's distinctive, easy on the ears style
along with 3 originals and Joni Mitchell's
"Man From Mars". He has a huge hit
with Ben Tucker's "Comin' Home Baby"
and it's only a matter of time before his
label releases another single from the collection. Read
more of Bob Farrow's review David
Sanborn Releases TimeAgain June
4, 2003 - David Sanborn returned with a new
album yesterday and the first single is already
a hit on the U.S. R&R charts. "Comin'
Home Baby" from his first Verve album
'TimeAgain' is in the top 20 and Sanborn says
the CD is serving as sort of a homecoming
with covers of his favorite tunes. Expect
to hear Joni
Mitchell's "Man from Mars,"
Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely"
plus takes on "Harlem Nocturne,"
and "Tequila." 'TimeAgain'
is Sanborn's first album since 1999's 'Inside'
and features the sax man also playing piano.
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line, they've already sold theirs. - John Beaudin, President,
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Sacramento Loses Their Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 March 5, 2010 – Smooth Jazz has gone dark in Sacramento. Entercom Communications, owners of Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 FM pulled the plug on the station this week. More
Now 3 Chances to Win “Classic Smooth Jazz 6 Packs” February 27, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now wants to thank you for listening. Starting Monday March 1st listen for your name andyou could win some of the biggest albums in Smooth Jazz history. More
In Conversation with U-NAM on his latest CD ‘Unanimity’ February 23, 2010 - French Smooth Jazz guitar sensation Emmanuel Abitebol, more known as U-NAM, came to fame with his widely acclaimed somophore album ‘Back from the 80’s’ released in 2007. More
Sade Is Queen Again February 23, 2010 – The new Sade album is kicking some serious butt on the charts. After a 10 year break the sultry singer is back on top of the Billboard Album Charts with “Soldier of Love.” It sold over 500 thousand in its first week of release. More
Record Numbers of Votes Registered for the 6th Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards February 22, 2010 – The annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards ballot count ending last Friday (Feb. 19) reflects a dramatic increase in voter interest. Awards co-chair, Mary Kirk, of Wave 94.7FM says, “Thank you to the huge number of fans from all over the world who took time to send in their ballots.” More
In Conversation with Paula Atherton February 19 - 2010 - Smooth Jazz female sax players are not numerous, but there is a collection of talented performers such as Candy Dulfer, Jessy J and Paula Atherton among others. Mrs. Atherton does not only perform sax and other horn instruments, she is also a consummate singer. Read the interview
January 27, 2010 – It’s a love-fest at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. The tributes are pouring in for David Sanborn, this year’s recipient of the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. Benson, who won the first honor and has since had the award named after him, was the first to tip his hat to Sanborn, “We both have tremendous identities in the world of Smooth Jazz,” says Benson. “It would be hard to find anyone amongst serious music listeners who does not recognize the name David Sanborn and the great music he plays. So, I am not surprised that he is being honored as this year's recipient of the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award.” 
Aug. 27, 2008 - David Sanborn is a stellar sax player, who has won numerous Grammy Awards. Besides being a world-acclaimed solo performer, he is also a musician always ready to venture into new musical projects and collaborations. He recently performed at the 42nd Montreux Jazz Festival (July 11th) with the Tower of Power horn section. 
June 18, 2008 - Sax giant David Sanborn is set to release his 23rd solo album "Here and Gone" (his first for the Decca/Universal label) on August 12, 2008. The long-awaited album will feature a line up of stellar artists: 19 time Grammy Award-winning star Eric Clapton; top-selling soul female vocalist Joss Stone (more than 7.5 million albums sold worldwide); veteran R&B singer Sam Moore; accomplished guitarist Derek Trucks; Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Anthony Wilson; one of the most influential drummers in modern Jazz, Steve Gadd and eventually talented bassist Christian McBride.
March 5, 2010 – Smooth Jazz has gone dark in Sacramento. Entercom Communications, owners of Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 FM pulled the plug on the station this week. 
February 27, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now wants to thank you for listening. Starting Monday March 1st listen for your name andyou could win some of the biggest albums in Smooth Jazz history
February 23, 2010 - French Smooth Jazz guitar sensation Emmanuel Abitebol, more known as U-NAM, came to fame with his widely acclaimed somophore album ‘Back from the 80’s’ released in 2007. 
February 23, 2010 – The new Sade album is kicking some serious butt on the charts. After a 10 year break the sultry singer is back on top of the Billboard Album Charts with “Soldier of Love.” It sold over 500 thousand in its first week of release. 
February 22, 2010 – The annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards ballot count ending last Friday (Feb. 19) reflects a dramatic increase in voter interest. Awards co-chair, Mary Kirk, of Wave 94.7FM says, “Thank you to the huge number of fans from all over the world who took time to send in their ballots.” 
February 19 - 2010 - Smooth Jazz female sax players are not numerous, but there is a collection of talented performers such as Candy Dulfer, Jessy J and Paula Atherton among others. Mrs. Atherton does not only perform sax and other horn instruments, she is also a consummate singer.