About Kenny G
Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records, making him also the best-selling instrumentalist in history. Kenny G was born in Seattle, Washington and started playing the saxophone at the age of ten, inspired by a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He attended several schools in Seattle, including the University of Washington. During high school, he took private saxophone lessons and played in the school jazz band. Kenny G's professional career began with Barry White's The Love Unlimited Orchestra at age 17. He played with the Seattle funk band Cold, Bold & Together before joining the Jeff Lorber Fusion in 1980. His solo career took off after signing with Arista Records in 1982. His debut album, Kenny G, was recorded with members of the Jeff Lorber Fusion and released in 1982. Kenny G's fourth solo album, Duotones (1986), marked the start of his most commercially successful period, featuring the hit single "Songbird". His 1992 album, Breathless, became...
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Kenny G (1982)
G Force (1983)
Gravity (1985)
Duotones (1986)
Silhouette (1988)
Breathless (1992)
Miracles: The Holiday Album (1994)
The Moment (1996)
Classics in the Key of G (1999)
Faith: A Holiday Album (1999)
Paradise (2002)
Wishes: A Holiday Album (2002)
At Last…The Duets Album (2004)
I'm in the Mood for Love... The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time (2006)
Rhythm & Romance (2008)
