Veteran alto sax master David Sanborn who has played a crucial role in establishing the sound of contemporary jazz and instrumental pop, will bring his critically acclaimed live show to the Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater at Mesa Arts Center on Friday, August 15. The show will begin at 8:00pm.
HERE AND GONE - the new record from the legendary David Sanborn - is set for release on Decca Records in the US, Tuesday, August 12, 2008. HERE AND NOW is a tribute to the sound of Hank Crawford, David "Fathead" Newman, Ray Charles, etc. Backing Sanborn are Steve Gadd (drums) and Christian McBride (bass). Guests include Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Sam Moore, Derek Trucks and Anthony Wilson. HERE AND GONE was produced by yet another legend and longtime friend: Phil Ramone.
Sanborn, an unrivaled player who straddles the pop and jazz worlds while commanding respect in both, has worked with Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder and The Rolling Stones to name just a few. Remember David Bowie's "Young Americans" or the Saturday Night Live theme - that's Sanborn.
Night Music – Sanborn’s groundbreaking music television show on NBC that ran from 1988-1990 was produced by SNL's creator Lorne Michaels and featured a remarkably diverse guest artist list including Lou Reed, Sonic Youth, Sonny Rollins, the Pixies, Leonard Cohen and Al Green. Many of these episodes can be seen on YouTube.
TICKETS ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY, JULY 18 AT 10 AM
Tickets priced at $47.50 and $35.00 will go on-sale Friday, July 18 at 10am at Mesa Arts Center Box Office, www.livenation.com or www.mesaartscenter.com. To charge by phone, call 480.644.6500. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com.
