Author: G, Kenny

Release Date: 29-06-1999

Details: Product description Kenny G ~ Classics In The Key Of G Amazon.ca Offering a tribute to composers of previous generations, soprano saxophonist Kenny G uses his 11th career release to present his interpretations of various standards and assorted chestnuts from the past century. G's approach is as smooth and gentle as ever, and anyone in the market for mild-mannered, relaxing jazz should be satisfied with this package. Highlights include a slowly evolving version of George Gershwin's "Summertime", with George Benson on guitar, and a largely respectful rendering of Monk's "'Round Midnight". Subdued orchestral backing is used throughout the recording, and two vocal selections are included: a "duet" with the Louis Armstrong vocal track from "What a Wonderful World", and the subdued samba of "The Girl from Ipanema". which features singer Bebel Gilberto, daughter of the song's original vocalists. That selection is covered instrumentally on an un-credited, non-indexed 11th track that is heard about 20 seconds after the conclusion of Harold Arlen's "Over the Rainbow". Languid listening from start to finish. --Terry Wood

UPC: 078221908528

EAN: 0078221908528

Languages: english

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood