Kenny G is the best-selling instrumental artist of all time — and one of the most controversial figures in jazz history. In this video, we uncover the real story behind his smooth jazz empire, the harsh criticism from jazz purists, and how he became both a romantic icon and a polarizing artist. Dive into his rise to fame, the backlash from jazz purists, his global influence, and how he became a symbol of both romance and controversy in the music world.
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Watch the video by chapters👇:
00:00 THE STORY OF KENNY G
02:07 WHO IS KENNY G?
04:21 RECORDS, CONTROVERSIES AND LASTING IMPACT
10:23 KENNY G’S LIFE TODAY!
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Coming to think that I have all his albums👌🏻👌🏻
its better to have your own music and to have your own signature. the people will love you on your own talent.
meaning the true music is played through feelings.
My Idol
Loved his music for quite a long time,…his circular breathing technique is something to behold. The ability to hold a note for minutes on end without a break is what initially hooked me….. but he is by no means a one trick pony…
Always associate him with Ross’ confession in Friends to the guys. 😅
I listend to him in the 90s but i can totally understand how for many Jazz purist's
his music is just mindless popcorn munching for the masses.
Close your eyes and sail to the Peacefulness of the creator
Love Kenny G!!!🩷🩷🩷
Man what kind of puff piece ass report is this?
Love of my Life
In love with his music since 1992 , Forever in love, my favorite
Song bird, I go into a trans. And go back to the 80s.
I'm Kenyan. I was a student on India in the early '90s when I discovered Kenny G! I loved him and still love him today. I don't agree with 'purists'! There's no such thing as pure whatever! Creativity and innovation add spice and variety to the arts. They may not consider his style as jazz, somebody, an academician, will come up with a name for it! What counts is that his sax instrumentals have drawn on those who don't like 'pure' jazz, like me!
The greatest Musical instrument artists of all time – Grover Washington Jr., Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, Shaye Cohn, Boots Randolph, and Number One = Kenny G. I heard Mister G does not like his repertoire classified as "Smooth Jazz" just as Herb Alpert didn't classify his music as Jazz or Mariachi but a melding of both. These great musicians only come once in a lifetime. So allow me to rename Kenny's music as "Gyazz", beautifully composed and a pleasure to hear. 😎
Kenny G was never Jazz. Always easy listening all the way. He became hated because of this and rightfully so not only in America but everywhere. When I was in the UK there was this underground movent of customers swapping his CDs from the Jazz to the Easy listening section.
Absolutely love Kenny G ❤❤❤❤
Whatever you think about the genre, it shows what dedication can do. Been following him since 1982 and met him last November after his Biloxi concert. "Sentimental" was our wedding song 🎵 ❤️.
💞🎷 My amazing guy just love everything about this incredible Saxy man of mine. Truly the best to play the Sax ❤ because made it relate to millions of his fans. The most creative mind who played what felt good to his heart, his own unique sound. Thank you to James Gardiner for helping the world know Kenny G. Mrs. BG 🦋
Why would anyone hate the best of our generation?
kenny G is my hero !
its great romantic music, but Kenny G should really just stress its not jazz and to stop using the term jazz. Just say its good slow romantic.. Basically in the pop genre, he himself knows its not jazz since he started creating it
I have loved KennyG music ever since I heard his Going Home on TV/radio late 80s or early 90s. As a music lover who liked songs over instrumental, his music was what had me exploring Jazz which is one of my favorite genres now. As much as I can get carried away by the soothing smooth Jazz sound, I'm no person of submission – so it isn't his or anyone else's music that makes people to submit to violators, as much as it is their own priorities set in their upbringing
Kenny G, there is Phil Collins who in the 1990's had the cross aimed at him, Drummer, singer with Genesis, solo artist, actor, producer, session musician and collaborator, let alone all his relationships, that he put out there in songs. The lives, loves and break-ups of Mr Collins.