Montage
Kenny G · 1990
65 min · 14 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music · smooth jazz
Smooth saxophone melodies intertwine with lush arrangements, creating a tranquil soundscape that invites deep relaxation.
Why this album works
'Montage' is significant for its commercial performance, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and helping to further popularize Kenny G's signature smooth jazz sound. The album's lead single, 'Songbird,' became a defining track for the artist and remains one of the most recognizable pieces in contemporary instrumental music.
- Best for
- steady melodic relaxation experience tranquil soundscape for unwinding background ambiance for calm moments
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Montage' was Kenny G's fourth studio album and followed his breakout success with 'Duotones.' At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the smooth jazz genre, particularly after the commercial triumph of 'Songbird' from his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Carpenters· Norah Jones· Spyro Gyra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Songbird Standout 5:04
- 2 Sade 4:22
- 3 Tradewinds 4:11
- 4 We’ve Saved the Best for Last 4:20
- 5 Going Home 4:15
- 6 Midnight Motion 4:09
- 7 Silhouette Standout 5:29
- 8 Tribeca 4:36
- 9 Uncle Al 4:36
- 10 Let Go 5:50
- 11 Against Doctor’s Orders 4:43
- 12 Theme From Dying Young Standout 4:02
- 13 Natural Ride 5:14
- 14 Jasmine Flower 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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