David Sanborn

Saxophonist

Birthday July 30, 1945

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Tampa, FL

Age 78 years old

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About

Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist who has collaborated with David Bowie.

Before Fame

He suffered from polio as a child and took up saxophone on a doctor's recommendation in order to strengthen his chest muscles.

Trivia

He is often associated with the smooth jazz genre, though he has expressed a lack of interest in the genre and has generally disassociated himself from it.

Family Life

He has a son named Jonathan.

Associated With

He has frequently been a guest member of the house band on Late Night with David Letterman.