David Sanborn, a solo and studio saxophonist, will perform along with more than 20 other artists at the One World Concert on Oct. 9. He has released 24 albums and had a brief television career. Sanborn spoke with The Daily Orange to discuss his solo career, what it’s like to perform with some of music’s biggest names and why collaboration is important for musicians.

The Daily Orange: How does the fulfillment of your solo career compare to collaborating with artists like Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen?

David Sanborn: They are both fulfilling in different ways. Soloing allows me to insert a part of my personality into another artist’s work. I do, however, find it more fulfilling in my solo career, as I have more control over what I want to say.

The D.O.: How did you get the opportunity to have a few cameo appearances on TV?

Sanborn: They just asked me.

The D.O.: How has your music changed from your first solo album in 1975 to your most recent release, “Only Everything”?

Sanborn: Hopefully the music has evolved to a point where by saying less, I can say more.

The D.O.: What is the importance of artists collaborating on both recordings and on events like the One World Concert?

Sanborn: Often it allows for musicians from different genres to collaborate that might not otherwise get a chance to.

Published on October 8, 2012 at 5:00 am

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