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About this star

  • Category: Recording
  • Unveiled: 20 Nov 1997
  • Star rank: 1608
  • Address:
    7003 Hollywood Blvd
  • Position: 4 tiles from the curb, facing west
  • GPS location:
    34.101666, -118.342988

Kenny G

Next star: The Simpsons
Previous star: Alan Curtis

Biography

Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), better known by his stage name Kenny G, is an American adult contemporary and smooth jazz saxophonist. His fourth album, Duotones, brought him breakthrough success in 1986. Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, with global sales totaling more than 75 million albums.

Fact file

  • Birth name: Kenneth Bruce Gorelick
  • Also known as: Kenny G
  • Born: June 5, 1956 (age 55)
  • Origin: Seattle, Washington, US
  • Genres: Smooth jazz Adult contemporary
  • Occupations: Musician, songwriter, record producer
  • Instruments: Primary: Soprano saxophone Secondary: Alto saxophone Tenor saxophone Flute
  • Years active: 1973–1982 (group) 1982–present (solo)
  • Labels: Arista (1982–2006) Concord Jazz (2008–present)
  • Associated acts: Robin Thicke, Foster the People
  • Website: www.kennyg.com

Read more about Kenny G at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

In the news

New Music: New Albums From Jack White, Sarah Jaffe and Kenny Garrett
NY Times Music, 2012-04-23 22:22:35
Jack White, shown playing at last year’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Tex., has released his first solo album.

Kenny G Becomes One With The Internet
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2012-04-11 22:50:35
Kenny G LOVES the Internet! from Kenny G Kenny G loves making music and maintaining his signature curly locks, but as it turns out, he's an avid internet enthusiast, too! In the latest LOLtastic video from Funny or Die, the world-renowned smooth jazz artist proves how much he loves the ...

Video: Kenny G's Sexy Sax Needs Your Savings
LAist - News from LA, 2012-03-21 20:00:00
Who doesn't recognize and love the smooth, sultry sounds of Kenny G's saxophone? Well, Los Angeles, we've got a video lunch treat for you. Independent documentary filmmakers Brian McGinn & Rod Blackhurst are producing a film all about the curly-haired musician right here in L.A. - and apparently they need ...

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