David Sanborn / Austria 07.16.1996 FM Broadcast Edition

This highly sought-after album for fans features a broadcast recording of a live performance at a jazz festival in Wiesen, Austria, during Sanborn’s European tour following the release of his 1996 album “Songs from the Night Before,” which showcased his most mature expressiveness. It captures Sanborn at his peak, a period when he reigned as a leading figure in contemporary jazz and smooth jazz throughout the 80s and 90s. His unique alto saxophone sound, deeply infused with R&B and funk, is both sharp and lustrous. His sharp attacks, sustained long tones, and powerful presence that dominates the air with a single note are still present, allowing listeners to experience the “real Sanborn” even more than in his studio recordings. The album also highlights his mellow and bluesy sides. Sanborn’s live performances in the 90s represent a rare period where commercial success and artistic freedom coexisted at a high level. This recording allows you to enjoy not only technique but also soulfulness, an aesthetic of timing, and a mature band ensemble. It is a recommended title not only for contemporary jazz fans but also for anyone who will realize, “Can the saxophone really express so much?” Live At Jezzfest Wiessen, Austria July 16th, 1996 1. As We Speak 2. Percussion Solo 3. Snake 4. Dream David Sanborn (as) Dean Brown (g) Richard Patterson (b) Ricky Peterson (keyb) Sonny Emory (dr) Don Alias ​​(perc)