Kenny G

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A longtime aviator, Kenny is no stranger to risk-taking. After years of playing professionally with groups like Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra and Jeff Lorber Fusion, Kenny signed with Arista Records in 1982 and three critically-acclaimed jazz albums later, (Kenny G, G-Force and Gravity) he was poised to hit the stratosphere. Kenny G’s big moment came in 1988 on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. One of the producers insisted that for such a big appearance the artist should perform a track accompanied by a vocalist. Kenny felt it was important in this moment to establish himself with an instrumental. The debate continued up until minutes before show time when Kenny launched into “Songbird,” the landmark recording from his fourth album, Duotones. That night he played his heart out and a star was born. From there Kenny went on to become a multi-platinum sensation soon collaborating with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole and Frank Sinatra. His next studio albums, Silhouette and Breathless were enormously successful, the latter becoming the biggest selling instrumental record in U.S. history with more than 12 million records sold in the U.S. alone. The album featured the Grammy® award winning single, “Forever in Love.” Kenny soon attracted an impressive array of collaborators. In 1996, Kenny teamed with renowned artist/producer Babyface for “The Moment” which featured two vocal collaborations including "Everytime I Close My Eyes," and "That Somebody Was You" with Toni Braxton. In 1994, Kenny broke another record with his holiday compilation, Miracles, which, in addition to being Kenny’ first album to hit number &035;1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, became the best selling holiday album of all-time. Thirteen years later, it still stands as the best-selling holiday album. His second and third albums of holiday standards 1999’s Faith (which featured the millennium inspired version Auld Lang Syne) and 2002’s Wishes, were also remarkably successful. In 2002, Kenny took his audience to the islands with the soulful album Paradise, which featured the hit, adult-contemporary track "All the Way" with Brian McKnight. In 2004, Kenny delivered an all-guest-star album entitled At Last...The Duets Album. The album featured performances by Barbara Streisand, Burt Bacharach, LeAnn Rimes as well as a remake of OutKast’s “The Way You Move” with Earth, Wind and Fire. Other notable works include: 1999’s album of Jazz standards entitled Classics in the Key of G, (which featured “What a Wonderful World,” the virtual duet with Louis Armstrong and “The Girl From Ipanema” duet with Bebel Gilberto) and 2006’s I’m in the Mood for Love: The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time, the saxophonist’s unique take on some of the greatest love songs ever written including standards such as Dorothy Fields’ “The Way You Look Tonight,” right up through modern hits such as Alicia Keys’ “I Ain’t Got You,” and James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful.” That same year, Kenny won a huge honor for his other passion: golf. In December 2006, Kenny claimed the &035;1 ranking in Golf Digest's "Top 100 in Music" list, with an impressive +0.6 handicap. But music remains the artist’s first love. With each new recording, Kenny begins from a personal place— the sounds that move him. It brings him great joy to introduce new material to a live audience. For the past twenty years he has been a fixture in arenas, amphitheaters and concert halls and has performed for millions of people all over the world. When pressed about his theory as to why he has been so successful, Kenny offers, “I think my music gives people the opportunity to listen to their own thoughts. Tap into their imaginations

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Nov 30, 06:41 AM

Hi, mate... Your music is fantastic. My mum is just crazy about you... My dad past away last year and I thing a great Christmas gift to my mum this year, would be tickets to a concert with you. So was just wondering if you come to Europe again soon? Christian Hansen, Denmark! Christian Hansen, Denmark!
Nov 27, 07:11 PM

Kenny G and Walter I just love this album. It is so special and it takes me away and I feel so good when I listen to it...
Nov 24, 08:48 AM

by the way the picture u see is a picture of me trying to play one of your sounds ( GOING HOME) at a weeding a few years ago. take care man. i dont know why u took so long to come to trinidad but better late than never. dave again
Nov 24, 08:33 AM

dear kenny. im dave from trinidad and tobago. im one of your greatest fans. i remember seeing u play for the first time,as a kid many years ago and i always said that i want to learn to play the sax just like him. u inspired me to pick up the sax. that was about 15 years ago. im still trying to learn to play the sax but there always seem to be financial barrier. in my country instruments are so expensive. i dont know how to describe it but sometimes i feel like time is running out on me. i ha... More...
Nov 24, 05:38 AM

Dear Kenny, I took a trip to Kunming, China recently to visit with the family of my wife.While we were there I heard some of your music being played at the natural hotsprings in Da Li, China. Keep up the good work.I hope that I will be able to enjoy seeing you in concert with my wife one day. Best Wishes, Chris
Nov 22, 07:01 AM

Hi my name is Karen Pacific and Last night Kenny G invited our Local Kids band "Boys and Girls Heatwave Jazz Band" to his sound check in Palm Desert. It was amazing Kenny G is the most amazing person I have ever met (just a little star struck here) my son Nicolas plays the drums and when we walked in and he saw those drums I saw his eyes lite up so big it was like seeing him see Christmas for the first time again. My other Son James isnt in the band but he also had a blast. Kenny G thanks f... More...
Nov 11, 08:19 PM

Kenny i saw you in ft myers concert a couple of years ago and was just in awe. When are you coming back to visit south west florida?
Nov 11, 08:19 PM

Kenny i saw you in ft myers concert a couple of years ago and was just in awe. When are you coming back to visit south west florida?