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From the album «Closer» 2005 Composed By: James Taylor Credits David Sanborn (alto saxophone); Lizz Wright (vocals); Russell Malone (guitar); Bob Sheppard (flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Gil Goldstein (accordion, electric piano); Larry Goldings (electric piano, organ); Mike Mainieri (vibraphone); Christian McBride (bass instrument); Steve Gadd (drums); Luis Quintero (percussion) Born July 30, 1945 in Tampa (Florisa), David Sanborn is an American alto saxophonist. Though Sanborn has worked in many genres, his solo recordings typically blend jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. Having contracted polio at the age of three, Dave was introduced to the saxophone as part of his treatment therapy. By the age of 14, he was able to play with legends such as Albert King and Little Milton. Dave went on to study music at Northwestern University before transferring to the University of Iowa where he played and studied with the great saxophonist JR Monterose. David Sanborn has released 24 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum. Having inspired countless other musicians, Dave has worked in many genres which typically blend instrumental pop, R&B and traditional jazz. He released his first solo album Taking Off in 1975, but has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school when he was inspired by the great Chicago blues artists near his hometown of St. Louis. About Lizz Wright Born January 22, 1980 in Hahira, Georgia, Lizz Wright is an American jazz and gospel singer. She started singing gospel music and playing piano in church as a child, and also became interested in jazz and blues. She attended Houston County High School, where she was heavily involved in choral singing, receiving the National Choral Award. She went on to Georgia State University in Atlanta to study singing. Since then she has studied at The New School in New York,[2] and in Vancouver, BC. Wright joined the Atlanta-based vocal quartet In the Spirit in 2000, and in 2002 she signed a recording contract with Verve Records, where her musical compositions and vocal style led her to be compared to that of Norah Jones.[1] Her first album, Salt, was released in the spring of 2003[3] and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz chart in 2004. Her next release maintained the jazz and pop blend, while incorporating folk music.[1] Dreaming Wide Awake was released in June 2005[4] and reachedNo. 1 on the Top Contemporary Jazz chart in 2005 and 2006. In 2008, Wright released The Orchard to positive reviews.[5][6][7][8] She released her fourth album in 2010. Most songs on Fellowship are gospel standards. VIDEO DISCLAIMER : Video is made for entertainment purposes. No copyright infringement is intended in the making of this video.
