Saxophonist David Sanborn, one of the greats of the instrument and a rare "mainstream name" in Smooth Jazz, has died at age 78.
A childhood survivor of polio, Sanborn took up the sax at the recommendation of his doctor, looking to help his damaged lungs. He would go on to a six decade long career in music, and working far beyond the labels attached to his style.
He performed at Woodstock; played iconic roles on Springsteen and Bowie albums, toured with Stevie Wonder, and along the way put out a discography of jazz that left an indelible mark on the genre.
RIP
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