Few musicians have left as profound a mark on modern music as David Sanborn. With a tone as unmistakable as a fingerprint, Sanborn transformed the role of the alto saxophone in jazz, R&B, pop, and beyond. Over a career that spanned more than five decades, he not only bridged genres — he created his own lane. Sanborn’s playing wasn’t just technically brilliant — it was emotionally raw, urgent, and deeply human. From his early days performing with Gil Evans, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, and James B