As We Speak with David Sanborn

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As We Speak with David Sanborn

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.

  1. AUG 7

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

    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.

    50 min

  2. AUG 7

    As We Speak with David Sanborn: the finest moments

    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.

    1 hr

  3. MAY 21

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

    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

    18 min

  4. MAY 21

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

    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

    1 hr

  5. MAR 5

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

    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.

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

    FEB 13

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

    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.

    29 min

  7. JAN 30

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

    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.

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

    JAN 16

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

    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.

    34 min
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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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