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.
Why this album works
The album achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and reinforcing Kenny G's status as a leading artist in smooth jazz. Its collection of hits brought renewed attention to his work and contributed to the continued popularity of instrumental music in mainstream culture.
- Best for
- soothing background for relaxation wave-like pacing with peaks tranquil soundscapes for unwinding
- 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
- The Carpenters· Norah Jones· Spyro Gyra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Songbird Standout 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) Standout 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
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