With Saxophonic,
Dave created the most adventurous and sax-intensive recording
of his career - a scintillating fusion of R&B, funk, jazz
and pop, with well-conceived detours into hip hop instrumentalism,
bebop, electronica and African folk. The album is comprised
of entirely original material and co-produced by Dave and
his longtime touring companion Brian Culbertson. Coming off
the Gold Record success of The Dance, Dave chose to
work with many of the same people that have contributed to
his successful career. Along with Brian, those people included
his brother Jeff, Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, who co-wrote
many of the songs, and Jeff Lorber. Dave said at the time
of the albums release; “This record is the musical embodiment
of who I am at this juncture and that is all you can ask
from a recording experience.”