Although billy joel never was a critics favorite, the pianist emerged as one of the most popular singersongwriters of the latter half of the 70s. They were well received by the music lovers and kenny gs music was very calledfor. The same year his debut album titled kenny g 1982 was released. Joels music consistently demonstrates an affection for beatlesque hooks and a flair for tin pan alley and broadway melodies. Listen to billy joel perform his hit song uptown girl. Kenneth bruce gorelick born june 5, 1956, better known by his stage name kenny g, is an american jazz saxophonist. In 1966 kenny became the star and host of his musical variety show on cbc, named the bill kenny show. How could an angel break my heart with toni braxton, youre beautiful, you raise me up, yesterday, everytime i close my eyes with babyface. The former dead kennedys frontman on the past, present and future of the band, what music makes us pliant and stupid, and what he. The billy joel channel will return to siriusxm channel 30 from january 2 at noon et until february 1 at 3am et. I ordered kenny rogers greatest hits with the gambler, lucille, ruby, coward of the county, etc.
I did quite a few years back at the nec as it was known then in birmingham and i had booked tickets three rows in, in the centre of the arena, so as you will appreciate i had the most amazing evening seeing kenny g like walk right by you and. Kenny g is a lot tougher than either his boyish grin or his mild, atmospheric records would tend to suggest. I received a cd case with those songs listed, but the cd has 10 songs i dont know, i. Kenny g born in seattle, washington, in 1956, saxophonist kenny g began playing professionally at the age of 17, when he performed with barry white and his. I did quite a few years back at the nec as it was known then in birmingham and i had booked tickets three rows in, in the centre of the arena, so as you will appreciate i had the most amazing evening seeing kenny g like walk right by you and playing the sax is. The second studio work gforce was issued in 1983 and it was followed by gravity 1985. So comfortable is the fit of kenny g and brazilian bossa nova that its a wonder he didnt get around to a fullscale tribute until 2015. Melodic alto saxophonist who braved negative criticism from all circles to eventually become the topselling instrumentalist in history.
Commonly nicknamed the piano man after his first major hit and signature song of the same name, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released twelve studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album in 2001. New york city piano man whose driving rock, often with a cabaret twist, gained nearuniversal appeal in the 1970s and 80s. Kenny g earned a place in the guinness book of world records in 1997 for playing the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone. Joels next album, 52nd street, was released in 1978 and became his first album to peak at no. The album section of the discography is divided into four sections. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from billy kenny at the discogs marketplace.
Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony music entertainment. Billy joel is the sixthbestselling recording artist and the thirdbestselling solo artist in the united states. Kenny is a pure garage wizard, with a sound that could seriously rip up the floor. The uks billy kenny makes his debut on the alwaysonpoint, four40. American saxophonist, born 5 june 1956 in seattle, washington. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your kenny g collection. Mick guzauski, engineer mick guzauski, mixing engineer kenny g, composer kenny g, lyricist kenny g, performer kenny g, producer kashif, composer kashif, lyricist p 1989 arista records llc. In 1983, billy joel released his grammy and ama nominated album an innocent man. The 50 bestselling music artists of all time the independent. G force, kenny g s second album, is a long way from the adventurous fusion kenny g had recorded with lorber, and the sax solos he was taking in 1983 were hardly breathtaking. William martin joel born may 9, 1949 is an american singersongwriter, composer, and pianist. Billy joel you may be right official audio youtube.
Kenny g biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Everyone from bakers to candlestick makers bought this collection, while the jazz cow was still trying to jump over the moon. What a wonderful world louis armstrong with kenny g 2. Billy joels official youtube channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, tv appearances and more. The 50 bestselling music artists of all time, ranked by platinum albums. This isnt to say that gs sax playing on this cd is anything to rave about. Mick guzauski, engineer mick guzauski, mixing engineer kenny g, composer kenny g, lyricist kenny g, performer kenny g, producer kashif, composer.
Choose from kenny g sheet music for such popular songs as the moment, theme from dying young, and the wedding song. By waiting so long, the saxophonist perhaps sacrificed some production warmth theres a crispness to the presentation and certain instrumentation that is palpably digital but hes gained suppleness in his execution. The billy joel elton john concert archive 164,320 views. G force, kenny gs second album, is a long way from the adventurous fusion kenny g had recorded with lorber, and the sax solos he was taking in 1983 were hardly breathtaking. Kashif was obviously the star of the show on g force, and the same thing is true of kenny g s third album gravity. Download kenny g mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Commonly nicknamed the piano man after his first major hit and signature song of the same name, he has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released twelve studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one. In todays music industry, the riaa certifies an album as platinum when it surpasses 1 million album. It reached number 10 on the billboard jazz albums chart. Billy joel we didnt start the fire official video youtube. Kenny g is such a cultural phenomenon that he even racked up mainstream pop hits, which is no mean feat even for a smooth jazz artist. This is the discography of american adult contemporary saxophonist kenny g. The stranger was a breakthrough album for piano man billy joel.
Bossa real, dance vault mixes havana, six of hearts ep, top tracks. Kenny gs albums stream online music albums myspace. Billy joel leave a tender moment alone audio youtube. Pick up the pieces kenny g featuring david sanborn 9. His main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also plays the alto and tenor sax on occasion. Hes also an occasional keyboardist, flute player and multiinstrumentalist. William martin joel born may 9, 1949 is an american singersongwriter, composer, and. It includes kenny g s solo albums, singles, music videos, and recorded appearances with other artists. Kenny g is the biggestselling instrumental musician of the modern era, with global sales totaling more than 75 million albums.
The following is a az list of all songs by billy joel. A holiday album was released that same year, followed by a limitededition rerelease of the 1997 greatest hits disc. Featuring the music of artists such as frank sinatra, michael buble, louis armstrong, marvin gaye, al green, the temptations, earth, wind, and fire, billy joel, the eagles, jimmy buffet, zac brown, lady antebellum, kenny g, grover washington, jr. American singersongwriter billy joel has released thirteen studio albums, five live albums, fifteen compilation albums, ten video albums, singles, promotional singles and fortyfive music videos. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Pop jazzman kenny g spent 214 weeks on the billboard 200 with his. He was a member of the ink spots from 1936 until 1954 when he disbanded the group to embark on a solo career. Kenny g is the debut studio album by american jazz saxophonist kenny g, released in 1982 by arista records. Kashif was obviously the star of the show on g force, and the same thing is true of kenny gs third album gravity.
Call you back features one of those basslines which you can leave on loop for hours, allowing it to seduce you into its incessant rhythm, providing a tune for the latenight hours that you can mix in with just about anything. It includes kenny gs solo albums, singles, music videos, and recorded appearances with other artists. Apr 03, 20 billy joel is the sixthbestselling recording artist and the thirdbestselling solo artist in the united states. Kenny g by the time this night is over by joeywong09. Throughout the 1950s and 70s kenny recorded, toured the world and appeared on many popular variety television shows. This was followed by a music video collection, another holiday album, entitled wishes, and, in 2003, a second greatesthits. Kenny g greatest hits full album kenny g best collection duration. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from kenny g. Unlike such smooth jazz pioneers as grover washington jr. Billy joel at madison square garden on saturday, may 2. Kenny g has singlehandedly transformed jazz into a genre that actually sells records in numbers normally associated with modern pop stars over 30 million sold so far.