David Sanborn net worth
David Sanborn Net Worth: David Sanborn is an American alto saxophonist who has a net worth of $3 million. Born on July 30, 1945 in Tampa, Florida, he is considered the most influential saxophone player in pop, R&B and crossovers of the past 20 years. While most of his recordings fall into the dance/R&B category, Sanborn is also a capable jazz player.
His greatest contribution to music is his passionate sound and his emotional interpretation of melodies, which generally elevate any record he contributes. Sanborn’s playing style is easily recognizable within two or three notes. Sanborn grew up in St. Louis, played with many Chicago blues superstars (including Albert King), and was a skilled alto saxophone player despite battling polio as a young man. After working with Paul Butterfield, Gil Evans, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and the Brecker Brothers, Sanborn began recording as a leader in the mid-’70s and achieved a string of pop success. He has collaborated with many pop musicians over the years, but has made his biggest impact when leading his own band. Sanborn brings an occasional curve to the music world, such as his quirky but rewarding “The Other Hand,” a 1993 album with avant-garde artist Tim Berne , the album features compositions by Julius Hemphill and his orchestral arrangement of the ballad Johnny Mandel with a string accompaniment. For a few years in the early ’90s, Sanborn was the host of the syndicated TV series “Night Music,” which featured a very eclectic lineup of musicians, most of whom were given the unique opportunity to play together.
