Classics in the Key of G

by Kenny G

Classics in the Key of G cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 June 1999
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 55:17
  • Community rating: 1.47/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On 'Classics in the Key of G', saxophonist Kenny G performs instrumental versions of standards and pop classics in his smooth jazz style. The album includes a version of 'What a Wonderful World' incorporating Louis Armstrong's original vocal.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, melodic, saxophone, polished, accessible

Tracklist

  1. Summertime (6:47)
  2. The Look Of Love (5:31)
  3. What A Wonderful World (3:03)
  4. Desafinado (5:53)
  5. In A Sentimental Mood (4:55)
  6. The Girl From Ipanema (4:04)
  7. Stranger On The Shore (3:08)
  8. Body And Soul (7:21)
  9. 'Round Midnight (6:27)
  10. Over The Rainbow (8:08)

Credits

  • Cary Fetman - stylist [styling]
  • Greg Phillinganes - electric piano [fender rhodes]
  • George Benson - featuring [with intro feat], guitar
  • Bebel Gilberto - featuring [feat], vocals [vocal]
  • Greg Bieck - keyboards [additional], synthesizer [synthesizers], programmed by [programming]
  • Adam Rossi - programmed by [additional programming]

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