Kenny G — artist
Kenny G has 19 upcoming shows, next at Chautauqua Amphitheater on Thu, Aug 27. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), known professionally as Kenny G, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and 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. Kenny G was born in Seattle, Washington and started playing the saxophone aged 10, 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's popularity in China is notable, 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.
Kenny G upcoming shows
- An Evening With Kenny G — Chautauqua Amphitheater — Aug 27, 2026
- Kenny G — Lexington Opera House — Aug 28, 2026
- Kenny G — Hard Rock Live Bristol — Aug 29, 2026
- An Evening with Kenny G — Nashua Center for the Arts — Sep 16, 2026
- An Evening with Kenny G — Cary Memorial Hall — Sep 17, 2026
- An Evening with Kenny G — Historic Park Theatre & Event Center — Sep 18, 2026
- Kenny G — Bergen Performing Arts Center — Sep 19, 2026
- An Evening With Kenny G — Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center — Sep 20, 2026
- An Evening With Kenny G — Capital One Hall — Sep 22, 2026
- Kenny G — Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair — Sep 26, 2026
Kenny G past shows
- Kenny G — Uptown Theatre Napa — Jun 19, 2026
- Kenny G — Mountain Winery — Jun 18, 2026
- Kenny G — Fremont Theater — Jun 17, 2026
- Kenny G (21 and Over) — Yaamava Theater — Jun 16, 2026
- Kenny G — Celebrity Theatre — Jun 13, 2026
- Kenny G — Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land — Feb 10, 2026
- Kenny G — Auditorio BB — Feb 3, 2026
- Kenny G - Miracles Holiday And Hits — The Santander Performing Arts Center — Dec 14, 2025
- Kenny G - Miracles Holiday And Hits — Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair — Dec 13, 2025
- Kenny G — State Theatre-NJ — Dec 11, 2025