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What instrument does Kenny G play?

Saxophone

Kenny G Reveals Why He Chose the Saxophone, Creating a New Musical Genre and Playing at EDC.

Where did Dave Koz grow up?

the San Fernando Valley

Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Koz said his parents would take him, his brother and his sister to the Hollywood Bowl for classical music concerts during the summer.

Is smooth jazz still popular?

In terms of its popularity, smooth jazz peaked in the early 00s, but it still has a loyal audience, with artists such as keyboardist Jeff Lorber, saxophonists Boney James and Richard Elliot, guitarist Chuck Loeb, and vocalist Will Downing (the latter proving that smooth jazz isn't the exclusive preserve of

Subsequently, what is the smooth jazz controversy really all about?

The smooth jazz genre experienced a backlash exemplified by critical complaints about the "bland" sound of top-selling saxophonist Kenny G, whose popularity peaked with his 1992 album Breathless.

Then, when was smooth jazz most popular?

The album paved the way for the smooth jazz genre which would hit its peak of popularity in the 80s and 90s.

Who plays sax for Dave Matthews?

When Jeff Coffin plays his saxophone, magic happens. The Dave Matthews Band saxophonist has a set of pipes that can rock any woodwind that comes his way. He can even play alto and tenor sax simultaneously, paying homage to the late, great saxophonist Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

Accordingly, how many albums does dave koz have?

Dave Koz/Albums

Does Kenny G own Starbucks?

I can be sure of this but it seems like Kenny G invested in Starbucks in 1988. Say Kenny G invested $10,000 in Starbucks in 1998, that investment would be worth close to $27.5 million today! In March 2011, at the Starbucks annual meeting, Howard Schultz said that Kenny G has never sold a share.

How much does it cost to rent Kenny G?

charge for an event. One example fee to book Kenny G. is in the starting range of $75,000-$149,999.

Thereof, are kenny g and michael bolton friends?

Kenny G Dishes On Feuding With Michael Bolton, Reveals Who Has The Better Hair (VIDEO) Despite collaborating together throughout the '90s, acclaimed saxophonist Kenny "G" Gorelick revealed on HuffPost Live that he and singer Michael Bolton did not always get along during their heyday.

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