He the most amazing Jazz artist I have ever come accross. I play SAX myself.
2006-08-04 05:16:28 · 7 answers · asked by Denise W 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Kenny G and Candy Dulfer play the meanest, sexiest saxophones anywhere!
2006-08-04 05:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by roy d 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He is talented, but he is not the most amazing. If you look at his solos, while they sound incredible, they are not really anything thing special. Most of his solos are just him doing the 3 main parts of the chord (1st, 3rd, and 5th interval) over and over at different octaves. If you want real jazz improv, listen to Charles McPherson, he's really good at improv.
I used to think what you think, but for 2 reasons. 1, I was too young to know any better until I learned more about how music, jazz and improv works.
2. There is not a large number of "popular" sax players, but there are a lot that are very good that should be listened to.
Here is a list and their websites
keith oxman (only an Amazon listing, no homepage)
Branford Marsalis
http://www.branfordmarsalis.com/branford/intro.cfm
Charles McPherson
http://www.charlesmcpherson.com
Charlie Parker
http://www.cmgww.com/music/parker/home.html
Paul Desmond (playing with Dave Brubeck)
http://www.brubeckmusic.com/dave.html
Dave Koz
http://www.davekoz.com
Dave McMurray
http://www.davemcmurray.com
David Sanborn
http://www.davidsanborn.com
David Sanchez
http://www.davidsanchezmusic.com
Eric Alexander Saxophonist
http://www.ericalexanderjazz.com
Gerald Albright
http://www.geraldalbright.com/index1.htm
Jeff Kashiwa
http://www.jeffkashiwa.com
John Axson Ellis
http://www.johnaxsonellis.com
Joshua Redman
http://www.joshuaredman.com
Kieth Anderson
http://www.fullofsoul.com/about1.html
Pete Christlieb
http://www.petechristlieb.com/home.htm
Wuintin Gerard W
http://quintingerardw.com
Ron Blake
http://www.ronblakemusic.com
Steve Wilson
http://www.stevewilsonmusic.com
Javon Jackson
http://www.javonjackson.com
Miguel Zenon
http://www.miguelzenon.com
Yosvany Terry
http://www.yosvanyterry.com
2006-08-04 09:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kenny G is one of the greatest and most known sax players ever who has paved the way for so many younger saxophonist. He's kinda like a legend too. I love his music. I can't play the sax, but he plays it well enough for the both of us.
2006-08-04 05:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by Confused and Searching 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chirp,chirp,chirp........
(the sound of crickets in the silence.)
Seriously though, if you've heard one Kenny G. piece you've heard em all, even if he plays it well.
If you play the sax then you gotta find a balcony with a pack of Lucky's and a bottle of Southern Comfort.
That's what I'd be doing if I had the time/talent to play the sax.
2006-08-04 05:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice. Kenny G is great. But in a world where most music listeners are rebels, i think he is underappreciated.
2006-08-04 05:20:59 · answer #5 · answered by rainman1987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like him. Very peiceful, relaxing. Some how them music gives me an instant smile. Good taste! and good luck to you with your music
2006-08-04 05:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by Teri D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah.
2006-08-04 05:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋