Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956 in Seattle, WA), better known by … Read Full Bio ↴Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956 in Seattle, WA), better known by his stage name Kenny G, is a Grammy winning American saxophonist. His fourth album, Duotones, brought him breakthrough success in 1986. Kenny G's main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also on occasion plays alto and tenor saxophone. He started playing the saxophone when he was 10 years old, in 1966.
Kenny G has long been the musician many jazz listeners love to hate. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G's sound has been a staple on adult contemporary jazz and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-'80s, making him a household name. Kenny G is a fine player with an attractive sound (influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr.) who often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos. Because he does not improvise much (sticking mostly to predictable melody statements), his music largely falls outside of jazz. However, because he is listed at the top of "contemporary jazz" charts and is identified with jazz in the minds of the mass public, he is classified as a jazz artist.
Kenny G has long been the musician many jazz listeners love to hate. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G's sound has been a staple on adult contemporary jazz and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-'80s, making him a household name. Kenny G is a fine player with an attractive sound (influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr.) who often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos. Because he does not improvise much (sticking mostly to predictable melody statements), his music largely falls outside of jazz. However, because he is listed at the top of "contemporary jazz" charts and is identified with jazz in the minds of the mass public, he is classified as a jazz artist.
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@starrross1820
My father passed away in January...I played this for his viewing. Everyone said they never been so relaxed at a funeral. It was real elegant.
@brandonrogers6252
Sorry for your loss. When i was a litte boy like 93. My Grandfather bought a new truck and they had this song on a tape they gave him. He use to play it all the time. I loved that song. When i hear it I can almost feel like he's right here with me. I miss him sooo much. He died in 05. He and my grandmother raised me so we had a really strong connection. I wanna cry everytime I hear this.
@manavdey7442
Rip
@anggunmarshella1769
Same with me 💔😭😭 Miss you so much papa...
@PabloQ90
Same here, last week. It could be a great idea playing this at his funeral😪
@JohnLAbani
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@tinaharris7332
My brother loved this song. He was working in Saudi Arabia. Every time he comes home I would play this. May you Rest. I love you Quintin. You are missed.
@willchristie2650
This song is intensely popular all over China. It has become synonymous with the closing of malls, food courts, theaters, and other places of business for the night. It is played routinely as a song that means that we are closing down for the night. It is a soothing way to conclude the day of work and go home.
@StationSquare.
Funnily enough, when Kenny G performed the song live in China, the audience got up and left early.
@headstrongsrk
I was a teacher in China and this song played at the end of the day every single time. Stuck im my brain ever since.