An Evening of the Music of David Sanborn

The Sideguys
Featuring former members of the David Sanborn band, live on stage.

Sideguys are a live band performing the music of David Sanborn, featuring musicians who all previously played with Sanborn himself. Bringing first-hand experience from the original bandstand, Sideguys deliver Sanborn’s sound with unmatched authenticity, groove, and feel. The band offers a a powerful tribute that connects directly to Sanborn’s legacy.

Sideguys bring together former members of the David Sanborn band to perform the music of one of contemporary jazz’s most influential voices. Each musician in Sideguys has a direct history with Sanborn, having shared the stage, the studio, or the road with him, and that lived experience is at the heart of the project.

This is not just a tribute—it is the music performed by the people who helped shape it.

In their concerts, Sideguys explore key moments from Sanborn’s career, presenting signature tunes, fan favorites, and deeper cuts with the same commitment to sound, groove, and interaction that defined his live shows. The band captures the intensity, nuance, and spontaneity of Sanborn’s performances, while allowing room for fresh improvisation and musical conversation. Whether in an intimate jazz club or on a festival stage, Sideguys offers a show that is both a celebration and a continuation of David Sanborn’s musical legacy. Setlists focusing well-known material with selections for dedicated fans. Sideguys provides a rare opportunity to experience this music performed by the people who know it from the inside.

Sideguys is a world-class, deeply authentic tribute to David Sanborn’s music.

All performers are former members of the David Sanborn band

• Authentic interpretations rooted in first-hand experience with Sanborn’s music

• Repertoire spanning key periods of David Sanborn’s career

• Flexible setlists for jazz clubs, festivals, and special events

• World-class musicianship, groove, and improvisation

• A powerful, story-rich live experience honoring David Sanborn’s legacy

• For fans of David Sanborn, contemporary jazz, fusion, and soulful

• A live show that feels like being in the room with the original Sanborn band energy

Line-up

• Keyboards: [Ricky Peterson] – former David Sanborn band member

• Guitar: [Nicky Moroch] – former David Sanborn band member

• Bass: [Andre Berry] – former David Sanborn band member

• Drums: [Gene Lake ] – former David Sanborn band member

• Alto Sax: [Alex Han] – former Marcus Miller ,George Benson band member

• Full band (with possible guest appearances by additional former Sanborn collaborators.

Contact & Booking

• For bookings, press, and inquiries about Sideguys – performing the music of David Sanborn:

• Booking contact: [Wullie Roche ]

• Email: wullie@thesideguys.com

• Phone: [703 257 0892]