About this podcast
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
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 22 episodes
- The Final Interviews: Author/musician James McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 2 · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 5In 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 · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 4In 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 · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 5the final interviews: Christian McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-part 1
- The Final Interviews: David Sanborn in conversation with Christian McBride-Part 1 · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 4The Final Interviews: Davide Sanborn in conversation with Christian McBride- Part 1
- David Sanborn: friends, family, & fellow musicians look back on his life & career · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 1Hosted 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…
- As We Speak with David Sanborn: the finest moments · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 2An 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…
- Part 2: WBGO celebrates the life and music of David Sanborn · 18 minFor 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…
- Part 1: WBGO celebrates the life and music of David Sanborn · 1 h 0 minOn 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…
- John Scofield in conversation with David Sanborn: 'I couldn't find anyone in suburbia to play blues with" · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 13On 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…
- Samara Joy in conversation with David Sanborn: On fame, family and her introduction to jazz · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 12In 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 · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 11In 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…
- Pat Metheny in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 1: his history, influences, & the creative process · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 10David 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…
- David Sanborn in conversation with Terri Lyne Carrington: "Most of the cool stuff I've done is because I created the experience." · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 9On 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…
- David Sanborn in conversation with John McLaughlin: Playing with Miles, 50 years of Shakti, and more · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 8David Sanborn in conversation with the innovative guitarist John McLaughlin, celebrating 50 years of his genre-bending band Shakti. John talks about his transformative time…
- 'I approach all of what I do with the idea of "why not?"': Immanuel Wilkins in conversation with David Sanborn · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 7David 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 · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 6Don 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…
- "My playing is my meditation": Sonny Rollins in a rare conversation with David Sanborn (Part 2) · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 5David 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…
- "There is no ending to our quest": Sonny Rollins in a rare conversation with David Sanborn (Part 1) · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 4David 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…
- Gil Evans, David Bowie, and the evils of technology: Maria Schneider in conversation with David Sanborn · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 3David 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 Cécile McLorin Salvant · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 2On 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.
