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David Sanborn, Renowned Jazz Saxophonist and David Bowie Collaborator, Dies at 78


Renowned jazz saxophonist David Sanborn, who collaborated with David Bowie and Stevie Wonder, passed away at 78 from prostate cancer.

In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), his official account revealed that the musician passed away yesterday (May 12) due to complications from prostate cancer. “It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn. As recently as early this year, he was hosting the “As We Speak” podcast which saw him in conversation with musicians including Samara Joy and Sonny Rollins.

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