Released 34 years ago this October
Breathless
Kenny G · 1992
75 min · 15 tracks · easy listening
Smooth saxophone melodies glide over lush arrangements, creating an intimate atmosphere that defines adult contemporary jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Joy of Life Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Forever in Love — This track is emblematic of the album's romantic themes, featuring soaring saxophone lines that evoke deep emotion and connection.
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By the Time This Night Is Over — The collaboration with Peabo Bryson showcases a blend of smooth jazz and soulful vocals, highlighting Kenny G's versatility as an artist.
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Even If My Heart Would Break — Featuring vocals by Aaron Neville, this track combines heartfelt lyrics with Kenny G's signature saxophone sound, creating a memorable duet.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Breathless showcases polished saxophone melodies with lush arrangements, appealing to fans of smooth jazz.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the following tracks introduce varying tempos and dynamics.
- Each track features prominent saxophone melodies layered over lush string arrangements, creating a smooth and polished sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative emotional reflections
- soothing background ambiance
- gentle, melodic explorations
- introspective evening vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Kenny G's reputation with significant commercial success.
- Career context
- Released on October 20, 1992, Breathless marked Kenny G's commercial peak following his breakthrough album, Duotones, in 1986. By this time, he had solidified his reputation as a leading figure in smooth jazz, with a style that appealed to a broad audience across multiple genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Sanborn· Chris Botti· George Benson
Tracklist
- 1 The Joy of Life Start here 4:22
- 2 Forever in Love 5:01
- 3 In the Rain 5:03
- 4 Sentimental 6:38
- 5 By the Time This Night Is Over 4:48
- 6 End of the Night 5:25
- 7 Alone 5:28
- 8 Morning 5:17
- 9 Even If My Heart Would Break 5:01
- 10 G-Bop 4:08
- 11 Sister Rose 6:17
- 12 A Year Ago 5:19
- 13 Homeland 4:36
- 14 Jasmine Flower 4:42
- 15 The Wedding Song 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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