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Album · 1999

Classics in the Key of G

by Kenny G

Released
30 June 1999
Label
Arista Records
Catalogue no.
07822-19085-2
Tracklist
13 tracks
Length
1:10:10
Country
US

“Classics in the Key of G” is an album by Kenny G, released in 1999 on Arista Records. The original release has 13 tracks with a running time of 1:10:10. Jazz standards on the record include “Body And Soul”, “Desafinado”, “The Girl From Ipanema” and “In a Sentimental Mood”. The line-up features Kenny G (arranger, soprano saxophone), Walter Afanasieff (arranger, producer), William Ross (conductor), Greg Phillinganes (Rhodes piano) and Nathan East (bass, instruments).

Who played on Classics in the Key of G

  • Kenny G arranger, soprano saxophone, producer, tenor saxophone on 10 tracks
  • Walter Afanasieff arranger, producer, synthesizer, keyboard, programming on 9 tracks
  • William Ross conductor on 8 tracks
  • Greg Phillinganes Rhodes piano on 6 tracks
  • Nathan East bass, instruments on 6 tracks
  • Paulinho da Costa percussion on 6 tracks
  • Randy Waldman piano, instruments on 6 tracks
  • Ricky Lawson membranophone on 6 tracks
  • David Gleeson recording, performer on 3 tracks
  • Greg Bieck synthesizer, keyboard, programming on 2 tracks
  • Bebel Gilberto performer, vocals on 1 track
  • David Walter Foster arranger, keyboard, producer on 1 track
  • Dean Parks acoustic guitar on 1 track
  • Felipe Elgueta performer, programming on 1 track
  • George Benson guitar on 1 track
  • Jeremy Lubbock conductor on 1 track
  • Jules Chaikin performing orchestra on 1 track
  • Louis Armstrong performer on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1-1 Summertime standard — George Gershwin 6:46
  2. 1-2 The Look of Love standard — Burt Bacharach 5:33
  3. 1-3 What a Wonderful World standard 3:03
  4. 1-4 Desafinado standard — Antônio Carlos Jobim 5:53
  5. 1-5 In a Sentimental Mood standard 4:56
  6. 1-6 The Girl from Ipanema standard — Antônio Carlos Jobim 4:17
  7. 1-7 Stranger on the Shore 3:09
  8. 1-8 Body and Soul standard 7:20
  9. 1-9 Round Midnight standard — Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams 6:27
  10. 1-10 Over the Rainbow standard 7:49
  11. 2-1 Jasmine Flower — Kenny G 4:42
  12. 2-2 Natural Ride — Kenny G 5:16
  13. 2-3 Waiting For You — Kenny G 4:59

Production

  • Andy Haller engineer
  • Cristián Robles engineer
  • Humberto Gatica mix, recording
  • Mike Butler engineer
  • Peter Doell engineer
  • Christine Sirois engineer
  • David Reitzas recording, programming, mix
  • Aaron Lepley engineer
  • Adam Rossi programming
  • Chris Brooke engineer
  • Cristian Gonzalez engineer
  • Dann Thompson engineer
  • Mike Scotella engineer
  • Pete Krawiec engineer
  • Robert Fernandez recording
  • Ryan Hewitt engineer
  • Steve Shepherd recording

More albums by Kenny G

Kenny G 1982 · Arista G Force 1983 · Arista Gravity 1985 · Arista Duotones 1986 · Arista Silhouette 1988 · Arista Breathless 1992 · Arista Miracles: The Holiday Album 1994 · Arista The Moment 1996 · Arista Faith: A Holiday Album 1999 · Arista Wishes: A Holiday Album 2002 · Arista Paradise 2002 · Arista At Last…The Duets Album 2004 · BMG

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Classics in the Key of G?

The line-up of Classics in the Key of G includes Kenny G (arranger, soprano saxophone), Walter Afanasieff (arranger, producer), William Ross (conductor), Greg Phillinganes (Rhodes piano), Nathan East (bass, instruments), Paulinho da Costa (percussion), Randy Waldman (piano, instruments) and Ricky Lawson (membranophone).

Which label released Classics in the Key of G?

Classics in the Key of G was released in 1999 on Arista Records (07822-19085-2).

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