Kenny G

American saxophonist

Born: 5 June 1956
Seattle
Country: United States
Active: 1982–
Record labels: Concord Records, Arista Records, Bertelsmann Music Group
Discography: 26 albums

Biography

Kenny G is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and alto saxophone. Kenny G was born on 5 June 1956 in Seattle. The music is usually filed under smooth jazz, easy listening and adult contemporary music. Record labels: Concord Records, Arista Records and Bertelsmann Music Group. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “Kenny G” (1982) to “Innocence” (2023). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grammy Awards.

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 non-vocal musician in history. Gorelick 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Kenny G 1982 · Arista G Force 1983 · Arista Gravity 1985 · Arista Duotones 1986 · Arista Silhouette 1988 · Arista Kenny G Live 1989 · Live · Arista Breathless 1992 · Arista

Even If My Heart Would Break 1994

Miracles: The Holiday Album 1994 · Arista The Moment 1996 · Arista Classics in the Key of G 1999 · Arista Faith: A Holiday Album 1999 · Arista In America 2001 · Live Paradise 2002 · Arista Wishes: A Holiday Album 2002 · Arista At Last…The Duets Album 2004 · BMG I'm in the Mood for Love... The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time 2006 · Arista Rhythm & Romance 2008 · Concord Records Heart and Soul 2010 · Concord Records Namaste 2012 · Concord Jazz Brazilian Nights 2015 · Concord Records

Live 2015

New Standards 2021 · Concord Records Innocence 2023 · Concord Records

Jazz Christmas With Saxophone

柔情萨克斯风：茉莉花

Also plays on

Albums where Kenny G is credited as a sideman

1986	While the City Sleeps… — George Benson	saxophone
1993	Duets — Frank Sinatra	saxophone
1999	A Love Like Ours — Barbra Streisand	tenor saxophone, saxophone