David Sanborn

About

Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist who collaborated with David Bowie. His song "Maputo" has garnered more than 8 million streams on Spotify. He released more than 20 albums as a band leader throughout his prolific career. 

Before Fame

He suffered from polio as a child and took up saxophone on a doctor's recommendation in order to strengthen his chest muscles. 

Trivia

He was often associated with the smooth jazz genre, though he had expressed a lack of interest in the genre and had generally disassociated himself from it. 

Family Life

He has a son named Jonathan. 

Associated With

He was frequently a guest member of the house band on Late Night with David Letterman.