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The Essential Kenny G

Kenny G · 2006

153 min · 31 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music · smooth jazz

Smooth saxophone melodies glide over lush instrumentals, creating a tranquil soundscape perfect for relaxation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soothing background for relaxation
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • tranquil soundscapes for unwinding
  • long listening for peaceful moments
  • melodic comfort during quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'The Essential Kenny G' was released in January 2006, Kenny G was already a dominant figure in the smooth jazz genre with a career spanning over two decades. This compilation album served as a retrospective of his biggest hits, following his commercial peak in the 1990s and showcasing his influence on adult contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
David Sanborn· Chris Botti· George Benson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Songbird 5:04
  • 2 Sade 4:21
  • 3 Slip of the Tongue 4:54
  • 4 Don’t Make Me Wait for Love 4:04
  • 5 Silhouette 5:30
  • 6 Against Doctor’s Orders 4:45
  • 7 What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) 4:09
  • 8 Brazil 4:39
  • 9 Theme From Dying Young 4:02
  • 10 We’ve Saved the Best for Last 4:21
  • 11 Forever in Love 5:00
  • 12 Midnight Motion (live) 8:24
  • 13 By the Time This Night Is Over 4:25
  • 14 Loving You 3:21
  • 15 Be My Lady (Mandarin version) 4:58
  • 16 Sentimental 6:33

Disc 2

  • 1 What a Wonderful World 3:02
  • 2 Morning 5:15
  • 3 Sister Rose 6:15
  • 4 Even If My Heart Would Break 5:01
  • 5 The Moment 6:04
  • 6 Summertime 6:47
  • 7 Missing You Now 4:36
  • 8 G-Bop 4:08
  • 9 My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From "Titanic") 4:24
  • 10 Beautiful 3:47
  • 11 Havana 7:24
  • 12 Going Home 5:33
  • 13 The One and Only 4:21
  • 14 The Way You Move 4:11
  • 15 Jasmine Flower 4:36

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata