As We Speak with David Sanborn

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Saxophonist David Sanborn has always been curious, especially when it comes to the creative process. His new podcast, As We Speak, gives him the opportunity to sit down with some of the most creative minds in the arts to talk about their unique creative process and much more. David's upcoming guests include Kurt Elling, Cecile McLorin Salvant, and an exclusive talk with his idol, Sonny Rollins. "This podcast is a great opportunity for me to talk in depth with old friends and new, all of whom I’ve long admired. I truly hope everyone enjoys these conversations as much as I did when I spoke with them."- David Sanborn Cover artwork by Alice Soyer Check out the rest of our line up at WBGO Studios.

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    • Jan 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    The Final Interviews: Author/musician James McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 73:43


    In one of his final interviews, David Sanborn sits down with best-selling author and musician James McBride. This is Part two of a two-part conversation.

    The Final Interviews: Author/musician James McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 75:26


    In one of his final interviews, David Sanborn sits down with James McBride for a wide-ranging conversation.

    the final interviews: Christian McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 32:48


    the final interviews: Christian McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-part 1

    The Final Interviews: David Sanborn in conversation with Christian McBride-Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 43:12


    The Final Interviews: Davide Sanborn in conversation with Christian McBride- Part 1

    David Sanborn: friends, family, & fellow musicians look back on his life & career

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 50:25


    Hosted by Pat Prescott, host of Favorite Things, weekdays from noon-4 on WBGO and long-time Sanborn collaborator, Marcus Miller.The podcast features anecdotes from David's friends, family, and collaborators, including:His long-time manager and friend, Pat RainsDavid's co-host for the Night Music TV show, Jools HollandDavid's wife, musician Alice SoyerTrumpeter Randy BreckerBest-selling author and musician James McBrideProducer Stewart LevineTerri Lyne CarringtonDave KozThe podcast also features the world premiere of a track from David's forthcoming album The Other Side.

    As We Speak with David Sanborn: the finest moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 60:00


    An episode featuring some of the best moments from the WBGO podcast As We Speak with David Sanborn, including conversations with Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Kurt Elling, John McLaughlin and more.

    Part 2: WBGO celebrates the life and music of David Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 17:36


    For the second episode, we reached into the WBGO archives for a 2010 interview between the late Michael Bourne and David Sanborn. The two bonded over growing up in St, Louis and their tremendous love and respect for the music, so it's no surprise that their conversation is both informal and insightful.

    Part 2: WBGO celebrates the life and music of David Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 17:36


    For the second episode, we reached into the WBGO archives for a 2010 interview between the late Michael Bourne and David Sanborn. The two bonded over growing up in St, Louis and their tremendous love and respect for the music, so it's no surprise that their conversation is both informal and insightful.As We Speak with David Sanborn | WBGO

    Part I: WBGO celebrates the life and music of David Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 60:00


    On Sunday, May 19, WBGO paid tribute to the life and music of our dear friend and colleague David Sanborn, with two hour-long specials.In the first episode, you can hear some of the best moments from the WBGO podcast As We Speak with David Sanborn, including conversations with Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Kurt Elling, John McLaughlin and more.

    Part 1: WBGO celebrates the life and music of David Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 60:01


    On Sunday, May 19, WBGO paid tribute to the life and music of our dear friend and colleague David Sanborn, with two hour-long specials.In the first episode, you can hear some of the best moments from the WBGO podcast As We Speak with David Sanborn, including conversations with Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Kurt Elling, John McLaughlin and more.As We Speak with David Sanborn | WBGO

    John Scofield in conversation with David Sanborn: 'I couldn't find anyone in suburbia to play blues with"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 33:36


    On this episode of As We Speak, host David Sanborn sits down with guitarist John Scofield for a conversation that includes his beginnings as a musician while growing up in Connecticut, his love of the blues, lessons learned from Miles, and where many of his unusual song titles come from.

    Samara Joy in conversation with David Sanborn: On fame, family and her introduction to jazz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 29:19


    In this episode of the As Speak with David Sanborn podcast, our host talks with Samara Joy about fame, family and her introduction to jazz.

    Pat Metheny in conversation with David Sanborn (Part Two): What it means to be a musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 40:58


    In Part Two of their conversation, Pat Metheny and David Sanborn delve deep into what it means to be a musician. They also talk more about Pat's latest solo work, 'Dream Box,' as well as how AI will affect music.

    Pat Metheny in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 1: his history, influences, & the creative process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 33:44


    David Sanborn sits down with his old friend, guitarist and composer Pat Metheny. In part one of this two-part conversation, Metheny talks about his latest solo record, 'Dream Box,' as well as about his history, influences, and the creative process. They also reminisce about hanging out together at the Power Station at 3 am.

    David Sanborn in conversation with Terri Lyne Carrington: "Most of the cool stuff I've done is because I created the experience."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 32:53


    On this episode, David Sanborn sits down with drummer, bandleader, producer and educator Terri Lyne Carrington to talk about women in jazz, hopes for the future of the music, their time playing together, and more.

    David Sanborn in conversation with John McLaughlin: Playing with Miles, 50 years of Shakti, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 38:59


    David Sanborn in conversation with the innovative guitarist John McLaughlin, celebrating 50 years of his genre-bending band Shakti. John talks about his transformative time playing with Miles Davis, the art of improvisation, the rigors of touring, and more.

    'I approach all of what I do with the idea of "why not?"': Immanuel Wilkins in conversation with David Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 31:13


    David Sanborn in conversation with the extraordinary saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, a fresh voice with a sound and perspective well beyond his years.

    'I never considered playing or making records to be a job': Don Was in conversation with David Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 43:03


    Don Was is a producer, bassist, and record label president. He sits down with David Sanborn and shares stories about his start in Detroit, his philosophy as a producer, and much, much more.

    "My playing is my meditation": Sonny Rollins in a rare conversation with David Sanborn (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 23:00


    David Sanborn sits down with jazz legend Sonny Rollins for part 2 of this rare interview. Sonny talks about a trip to India that changed his life, late night dinners with David and his bandmates and more.

    "There is no ending to our quest": Sonny Rollins in a rare conversation with David Sanborn (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 30:01


    David Sanborn sits down with jazz legend Sonny Rollins for a rare interview. Sonny talks about growing up in Harlem, getting Coleman Hawkins' autograph, practicing in the closet, and much, much more. This is part one of a two-part interview.

    Gil Evans, David Bowie, and the evils of technology: Maria Schneider in conversation with David Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 49:39


    David sits down with composer Maria Schneider for a conversation about her time with composer Gil Evans, collaborating with David Bowie, and her own extraordinary music.

    David Sanborn in conversation with Cécile McLorin Salvant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 40:40


    On this episode of As We Speak, host David Sanborn talks with vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant – about her visual art, her storytelling, and her captivating record Melusine.

    David Sanborn in conversation with master interpreter and singer Kurt Elling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 31:39


    In the premiere episode of the 'As We Speak' podcast, host David Sanborn talks with vocalist, composer and bandleader Kurt Elling.

    the David Sanborn podcast As We Speak, from WBGO Studios, premieres Tuesday, 9-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 1:45


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