At Last...The Duets Album
Kenny G · 2004
64 min · 14 tracks · easy listening
A lush collection of smooth jazz standards featuring romantic melodies and heartfelt collaborations that emphasize Kenny G's signature saxophone sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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(Everything I Do) I Do It for You Start here — Kenny G’s rendition transforms this classic ballad into a smooth jazz experience, showcasing his melodic improvisation and emotional depth.
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At Last — This track perfectly encapsulates the romantic essence of the album, featuring lush arrangements that enhance the timeless quality of the original song.
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I Believe I Can Fly — Kenny G's interpretation brings a serene elegance to this uplifting anthem, highlighting his ability to convey hope through expressive saxophone playing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases smooth jazz standards with strong collaborations but lacks significant innovation or depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that complement Kenny G's saxophone melodies throughout.
- Each track typically includes a featured vocalist, creating a duet dynamic that emphasizes the interplay between voice and saxophone.
- The tempo remains predominantly slow to mid-tempo, with only a few tracks introducing any significant rhythmic variation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- romantic ambiance for couples
- for intimate gatherings
- laid-back listening during dinner
- nostalgic tunes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat dance tracks
- prefer fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Features popular collaborations and smooth jazz standards, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- By 2004, Kenny G was a well-established figure in the smooth jazz genre, known for his commercial success since the late 1980s. 'At Last...The Duets Album' followed his previous album 'Classic Christmas' and marked his return to pop collaborations with renowned artists, further solidifying his presence in adult contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Sanborn· Chris Botti· George Benson
Tracklist
- 1 (Everything I Do) I Do It for You Start here 5:04
- 2 At Last 4:06
- 3 I Believe I Can Fly 5:19
- 4 Careless Whisper 4:17
- 5 Beautiful 5:31
- 6 Forever Young 5:00
- 7 Pick Up the Pieces 4:14
- 8 Baby Come to Me 3:55
- 9 Misty 4:31
- 10 Don’t Know Why 5:08
- 11 The Way You Move 4:41
- 12 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 3:54
- 13 Alfie 4:10
- 14 The Music That Makes Me Dance 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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