Composer
Kenneth Gorelick
American saxophonist
b. 1956
18 works in the index
- Born
- 1956
- Birthplace
- Seattle
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records, making him also the best-selling non-vocal musician in history.
Gorelick was born in Seattle, Washington and started playing the saxophone at the age of ten, inspired by a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He attended several schools in Seattle, including the University of Washington. During high school, he took private saxophone lessons and played in the school jazz band.
Kenny G's professional career began with Barry White's The Love Unlimited Orchestra at age 17. He played with the Seattle funk band Cold, Bold & Together before joining the Jeff Lorber Fusion in 1980. His solo career took off after signing with Arista Records in 1982. His debut album, Kenny G, was recorded with members of the Jeff Lorber Fusion and released in 1982. Kenny G's fourth solo album, Duotones (1986), marked the start of his most commercially successful period, featuring the hit single "Songbird". His 1992 album, Breathless, became the best-selling instrumental album ever, and his first holiday album, Miracles: The Holiday Album, sold over 13 million copies. He has worked on soundtracks for films such as The Bodyguard and collaborated with artists, including Andrea Bocelli and Frank Sinatra.
In the 2000s and 2010s, Kenny G released several albums, including Paradise and Brazilian Nights. He made appearances in commercials and music videos and continued to perform worldwide. Kenny G is particularly popular in China, with his song "Going Home" widely used in public places. Despite facing criticism from some jazz musicians, Kenny G remains a highly successful and influential figure in contemporary instrumental music.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- saxophonist; composer; jazz musician; musician
- Education
- University of Washington; Franklin High School; University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business
- Instruments played
- saxophone; alto saxophone
- Official website
- https://www.kennyg.com/
- Birth name
- Kenneth Bruce Gorelick
- Pseudonym
- Kenny G
- VIAF ID
- 100316956
- ISNI
- 0000000116919108
- GND ID
- 134380061
- Library of Congress ID
- n88624680
- MusicBrainz ID
- 4cd556a5-db82-43f6-8d55-99598b42da8f
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Piano, Voice
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 18
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All The Way | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Baby G | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| By The Time This Night Is Over | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Don't Make Me Wait For Love | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Everytime I Close My Eyes | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Forever In Love | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Going Home | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Havana | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| How Could An Angel Break My Heart | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Innocence | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Loving You | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Sentimental | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Silhouette | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Songbird | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| The Moment | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| Theme From Dying Young | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
| You Send Me | — | — | — | Piano, Voice | — | — |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 100316956. Portrait: Angela George, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.