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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...

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WBGO Studios

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Music

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jan 7, 2025

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Episodes

The Final Interviews: Author/musician James McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 2 07.01.2025

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 23.12.2024

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 10.12.2024

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

The Final Interviews: David Sanborn in conversation with Christian McBride-Part 1 26.11.2024

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

David Sanborn: friends, family, & fellow musicians look back on his life & career 07.08.2024

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...

As We Speak with David Sanborn: the finest moments 07.08.2024

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 21.05.2024

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 1: WBGO celebrates the life and music of David Sanborn 21.05.2024

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" 05.03.2024

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 13.02.2024

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 30.01.2024

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 16.01.2024

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." 02.01.2024

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 19.12.2023

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 05.12.2023

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 21.11.2023

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) 07.11.2023

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) 24.10.2023

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 10.10.2023

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 master interpreter and singer Kurt Elling 26.09.2023

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

David Sanborn in conversation with Cécile McLorin Salvant 26.09.2023

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.

the David Sanborn podcast As We Speak, from WBGO Studios, premieres Tuesday, 9-26 13.09.2023

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