An Evening with the Iconic Kenny G

The sound of Kenny G’s saxophone is as iconic as his signature curls; indeed, both are instantly recognizable. His latest release, New Standards, the title of his 19^th studio album and the first since 2015’s Brazilian Nights, could well be used to describe his four-decade body of work, a vision of jazz that helped launch both a musical genre and radio format. After director Penny Lane’s critically acclaimed HBO Documentary Listening to Kenny G – which humorously reconsiders the purist critical backlash to his music – and a demand performance on Kanye West’s Grammy-winning Jesus is King album, it’s now cool to not only be Kenny G, but to be a fan of his as well.

Spawning the “smooth jazz” phenomenon, Kenny G provided music for people who weren’t into traditional jazz, pop or R&B. Somewhere in the middle, these people found something they were looking for and liked. Nay, loved. His 1992 release Breathless remains the best-selling instrumental album of all time. Certified Diamond and 12-times-Platinum, the album has sold over 10 million copies around the world.  New Standards continues the musical path that has seen Kenny G reach unbelievable heights. It looks back to the classic ‘50s and ‘60s jazz ballads for inspiration, updating them with new studio technology.