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Kandace Springs Sings Billie Holiday
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Saxophonist David Sanborn (left) is releasing the second installment of his Sanborn Sessions video series, an episode that features pianist/singer Michael McDonald and vocalist Brian Owens.
(Photo: Courtesy Sanborn Sessions)A pair of St. Louis natives—Doobie Brothers’ pianist/singer Michael McDonald and vocalist Brian Owens—hang out with saxophonist David Sanborn on the latest episode of the saxophonist’s Sanborn Sessions show.
Sanborn’s show, a reimagined version of his Night Music, finds the titular performer chatting and performing with folks from across a range of musics at his New York home.
Late last year, it premiered with an episode that paired the saxophonist with vocalist Kandace Springs.
For additional information about the show and to see episodes, visit the Sanborn Sessions homepage or its YouTube channel.
“There’s nothing quite like it,” Springs says of working with an orchestra. “It’s 60 people working in harmony in the moment. Singing with them is kind of empowering but also humbling at the same time.”
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