Silhouette

by Kenny G

Silhouette cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1988-10-04
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 48:25
  • Community rating: 1.78/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Reaching multi-platinum status, this instrumental powerhouse cemented the saxophonist as an undisputed titan of the smooth jazz format. The title track became a ubiquitous staple of adult contemporary radio, showcasing his signature, highly melodic soprano saxophone phrasing. The polished, synth-laden production heavily influenced the commercial trajectory of instrumental pop for the ensuing decade.

Genres

Descriptors: Melodic, Instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Silhouette (5:27)
  2. Tradewinds (4:09)
  3. I'll Be Alright (4:04)
  4. Against Doctor's Orders (4:43)
  5. Pastel (5:45)
  6. We've Saved the Best for Last (4:18)
  7. All in One Night (5:16)
  8. Summer Song (4:30)
  9. Let Go (5:47)
  10. Home (4:21)

Credits

  • Kenny G - primary artist, producer, written-by, co-producer
  • Claytoven Richardson - backing vocals
  • Walter Afanasieff - co-producer, keyboards, synthesizer, bass [moog], drum programming, written-by
  • Gordon Lyon - engineer
  • Stuart Hirotsu - engineer
  • Corrado Rustici - guitar
  • Andre Montague - lead vocals, backing vocals
  • Preston Glass - producer, written-by
  • Dana Jon Chappelle - recorded by, mixed by
  • Ren Klyce - synthesizer [fairlight cmi]

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