Switching from soprano to alto seemed unnecessary, as his sound on both instruments is remarkably similar.įrom the moment he walked on the stage playing a single, long-lasting soprano tone, the saxophonist was aiming for a place in the record books for his use of rotary breathing, a neat trick that allows a wind instrumentalist to play without breaking for breath. His sound, thin and slightly pinched, was enhanced with so much reverb that it was difficult at times to tell vibrato from echo.
Playing tenor and alto but mostly soprano during a two-hour show, G concentrated on his current album, “Breathless,” and its mix of soft ballads and backbeat. G, often criticized for a lack of substance and ability, seemed so intent on displaying his technique that it proved a distraction for the usually melodically minded songbird of the saxophone. You might think so after his appearance at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, the first night of a four-night stand. Retrieved May 28, 2019.Is Kenny G starting to listen to his critics? Recording Industry Association of America.
US Top Contemporary Jazz Albums ( Billboard) Management – The Turner Management Group, Inc.Art Direction and Design – Susan Mendola.Mixing – Mick Guzauski (tracks 1–9, 11–14) Steve Shepherd (track 10).Orchestra on tracks 8 & 14 engineered by John Richards, assisted by Eric Rudd.Additional Engineering – David Gleeson (track 5) Jeffrey Woodruff (track 5) Kevin Becka (tracks 5 & 9) Steve Shepherd (tracks 5 & 9) Dana Jon Chappelle (track 9) Manny LaCarrubba (track 9).Assistant Engineers – Steve Shepherd (tracks 1–9, 12 & 14) Kevin Becka (tracks 5 & 9) Manny LaCarrubba (track 11).Engineers – Kevin Becka (tracks 1–4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14) Dana Jon Chappelle (tracks 5 & 11) Humberto Gatica (track 9) Manny LaCarrubba (track 10).Phillip Ingram – backing vocals (5, 9, 11).William Ross – string arrangements and conductor (8, 14).
Randy Kerber – additional keyboards (9).Dan Shea – keyboards (5, 10), programming (5), rhythm programming (10), synth bass (10).Ren Klyce – Akai AX60 programming (5, 9, 11), Synclavier programming (5, 9, 11).Gary Cirimelli – Macintosh programming (5, 9, 11), Synclavier programming (5, 9, 11).Walter Afanasieff – keyboards (4, 5, 8–11), synth bass (4, 5, 8, 9), arrangements (5), drums (5, 11), rhythm programming (5), all other instruments (5), guitar intro and solo (7), Hammond B3 organ (9), acoustic piano (9, 14), percussion (9, 11), Synclavier (11), acoustic guitar (11), bass (11), cello (11).