A conversation with smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G and director Penny Lane about his decades-long career and new HBO documentary “Listening to Kenny G.”

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[sunnysmom]

Kenny G is an OG for real!!! Glad he is finally getting more recognition. He deserves more!!! Thank you Kenny G for being so damn smooth baby.

[stephaniern]

I love Kenny You have a special place in my heart!!

[Lovejazz]

I’ve been a huge Kenny G fan since the 80’s when I first heard “ Songbird”, like millions of people since that was the song that finally made him a big hit, as you can see in the documentary. When Jazz artist and other critics criticize Kenny you can tell that they just didn’t listen to his whole catalog, as he has a variety of jazz styles that he does, and ultimately has had huge success with his style of jazz “ power “ ballads, something that a lot of others where not doing at the time(maybe with the exception of Dave Koz) and he gained so many worldwide fans because of them. I love everything that he has done and his music has been the soundtrack of my life, getting me through the good and bad days of life. He has been my favorite Jazz artist and despite the criticism he will be talked about and remembered years from now as one of the best to ever pick up a saxophone 🎷.

[vkramis]

He was my hero in high school! I’m glad he’s still around! I meet him once and he was fabulous!

[honorbluelovelyful]

I love smooth jazz and wish it would make a comeback

[redbrickcinemanaseerahmad]

"Listening to Kenny G's music is like taking a soothing journey through a world of harmonious elegance. His melodies are a balm for the soul, a reminder that there's still immense beauty in the world. Thank you for gracing us with your extraordinary talent, Kenny. Your music is a timeless gift that continues to inspire and uplift hearts around the globe. 🎷💫✨"

[AllanDiRealMcCoy]

It will be nice that Kenny G should host a virtual concert where he could team up with worldwide saxophone players in doing their part of performance.
I am a saxophonist too

[victoriawilliams]

He looks fantastic! I love his music. Admittedly its been a while since I've listened to him. But I plan on listening to him tomorrow. (I'm getting ready for bed)
I used to have a Christmas album of his that I played the heck out of. Tis the season! ✌😎🤘

[bhuvankala]

i love hearing his music, idk if it’s necessarily pure jazz but he’s def one of the most IMPORTANT saxophone players of all time, a lot of stereotypes associated with the saxophone all stemmed from his style

[TheSithLord]

Legend. I’ve been listening to him for 33 years. Let him in Oakland at Yoshis. Him and his band are amazing.

[dianereed]

A Career that Has Taken Kenny G All Over The World and His Band that Will Forever Touch Everyones HEART with His SAX with His Beautiful and Amazing Sound From His Heart and Soul and HE WILL Touch Your Heart! Luv His Amazing Talent!

[serfrazier]

Before Netflix it was Kenny G and chill.

[deletingaccount]

Saw him at UNLV with Stanley Jordan 1987 Loved it!!!

[ajaym]

He is world of musical instrumental he is fantastic guy and God bless him
The man who understands the language of music and the wonderful gets the meaning of every heart of living personalities.

I surely my heart greets him a great sucess

Great man.

[mahaliabarnes]

No way KENNY G is 65 I LOVE THIS GUY

[griseldabriano]

Beautiful jazz
Relaxing, smooth, Sensual ....

[MetalheadMatt]

I went to a concert of his in a small Japanese restaurant/club with a little theater and at one point he held a note and walked around giving everyone (including us) high-fives. It was very interesting. We also had a meet-and-greet at the very end, and he signed one of the seven albums we own, writing "To Matthew and Lance" (my brother also plays the saxophone). Pretty cool guy, just like the music he plays. 😆

[wyndhleodumegwu]

Smooth POP Master 👌 has an individual style a la Fausto Papetti's - cool, smooth and relaxing, aided by hors d'oeuvres of shakes and trills as well as echo and reverb amplification.

It's worthy of attention that Kenny can and, occasionally, does use snap-shots of the Jazz Language in his commercial undertakings.

"Songbird" (1986/7) had initiated the commercial success of his musical career.

After more than thirty years, Kenny G. has neither turned back nor lost his supporters and fans.

With age, he demonstrates the same Smooth Verve that has brought him millions.

[channingjames]

Let's set the record straight Kenny G is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time and arguably the greatest saxophonist of all times hands I hate the fact that he hasn't made more music!!!!

[lindseycarribean]

Him & Whitney. Kanye west is a fan of him.