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Seattle, United States (1986 – present)

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 listeners love to hate. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the charts, Kenny G’s sound has been a staple on adult and radio stations since the mid-‘, 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 . However, because he is listed at the top of “” charts and is identified with in the minds of the mass public, he is classified as a artist.
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  • coanta

    Most popular jazz artist who's not playing jazz at all.[2]

    7 days ago
  • jazzthieve

    Most popular jazz artist who's not playing jazz at all.

    14 days ago
  • equalmcsqr

    Maybe the most crappy artist ever.

    21 days ago
  • frozendilemma

    I don't get all the hate.[3]

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  • catdaddy

    meu fofo♥

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  • Madrangue

    Sounds like porno music [2] Easy listening and about as much jazz as André Rieu is classical, but I'm fine with it. It has a nice 80s vibe.

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  • trashcity_

    ALL KENNY G'D UP IN DIS BITCH

    March 2012
  • nrek

    I'm not a regular jazz listener and I find Kenny G awesome

    March 2012
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03/12/13 - Valle Del Oro RV Resort

12 Mar 2013 | from kennyg.com/events

Where: Valle Del Oro RV Resort (, Mesa, AZ ) When: Tuesday March 12, 2013 1:55 PM Buy Tickets From kennyg.com

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