Kenny G

Description: (Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and One of the Best-Selling Musicians of All Time)

From being a music aficionado to a sideman and finally turning on to becoming the Grammy award-winning smooth jazz saxophonist, Kenny G has come a long way. A prodigious child, he developed an affinity for music from an early age. By the time he turned ten, he started playing the saxophone and seven years later, debuted as a sideman for Barry White. His escalating career graph is dotted with bestselling albums, each of which gathered a platinum status at the box office. While all his albums were major hits, it was his fourth studio album, ‘Duotones’ and his sixth studio album, ‘Breathless’ that earned ground-breaking reception. He received the prestigious Grammy award in 1994 for his track, ‘Forever in Love’. He even has a Guinness Book of Records to his credit. Apart from playing music, Kenny G is an avid golfer and has participated in a number of tournaments. He ranked No. 1 status in 2006 in the Golf Digest ranking of Top 100 in Music.

Overview

Birthday June 5, 1956 (Gemini)
Born In United States
Alternative names Kenneth Bruce Gorelick
Height 170 cm
City Seattle, Washington
Spouse/Ex- Janice Deleon (m. 1980), Lyndie Benson (m. 1992–2012)
Parents
Relatives Brian Gorelick

Did you know

What genre of music does Kenny G play? Kenny G is best known for playing smooth jazz music.
What instrument does Kenny G play? Kenny G is a renowned saxophonist known for playing the soprano saxophone.
How many albums has Kenny G released? Kenny G has released over 20 studio albums throughout his career.
Has Kenny G collaborated with other musicians? Yes, Kenny G has collaborated with various artists across different genres, including pop, R&B, and jazz.
What is Kenny G's signature style known for? Kenny G is known for his smooth, melodic style of playing the saxophone, which has made him a popular figure in the world of contemporary jazz.
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