Kenny G

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kenny G
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Jun 5, 1956(1956-06-05)
Age	68
Birthplace	Seattle
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington State
Horoscope	Gemini

Kenny G Biography

Kenny G is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on June 5, 1956 in Seattle, Washington State, United States. Best- selling jazz saxophone player who has been recognized as one of the most commercially successful instrumental musicians of all time. He has his own line of self-titled saxophones.

He’s collaborated with the likes of Michael Bolton and Smokey Robinson.

Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), better known by his stage name Kenny G, is an American jazz saxophonist. His 1986 album, Duotones, brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records.

Kenny G was born in Seattle, Washington. His mother was from Saskatchewan, Canada. He came into contact with the saxophone when he heard a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He started playing saxophone, a Buffet Crampon alto, in 1966 when he was 10 years old.

He married Janice Deleon on June 15, 1980; after their divorce, he remarried Lyndie Benson on April 5, 1992. He has two children.

Kenny G Net Worth

Kenny G is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenny G 's net worth $100 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went from elementary school to college all in his hometown of Seattle.

He has sold more than 75 million albums globally.

Kenny G has worked on several film soundtracks, including Dying Young and The Bodyguard. The song “Theme for Dying Young”, written for that movie, was nominated for a Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Kenny G co-wrote the soundtrack of The Bodyguard, starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, and performed his own song “Waiting for You” as well as his single “Even If My Heart Would Break”. His music was also included in The Shadow and Miracle on 34th Street.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Kenny G Dating?

According to our records, Kenny G married to Lyndie Benson , Janice Deleon. As of December 1, 2023, Kenny G’s is not dating anyone.

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His sixth studio album, Breathless, was released in 1992, and went on to become the best-selling instrumental album ever, with over 15 million copies sold worldwide, selling 12 million copies in the United States alone. The album included many hits such as “Forever in Love”, the recipient of the Grammy Award for the Best Instrumental Composition and which charted in the Billboard Year-End Hot 100. “Sentimental” charted at No. 27 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, and “By the Time This Night Is Over”, a collaboration with Peabo Bryson, peaked at No. 25 on the Hot 100. His first holiday album, Miracles, sold over 13 million copies, making it the most successful Christmas album to date. He also performed the “National Anthem of the United States” at the 1994 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on July 17, 1994.

Facts & Trivia

Kenny Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenny G celebrates birthday on June 5 of every year.

Kenny G earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1997 for playing the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone. Using circular breathing, Kenny G held an E-flat for 45 minutes and 47 seconds at J&R Music World in New York City. The same year, his song “Havana”, from the album The Moment, was remixed by Todd Terry and Tony Moran and released to dance clubs in the U.S. The mixes went to No.1 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs chart in April 1997.

Does Kenny G own Starbucks?

Kenny G took some of his early music royalties and bought shares in Starbucks.

Is Kenny G related to Katy Perry?

Kenny G, who has a net worth of $100 million, is also not related to Katy Perry in real life.

What is Kenny G's most famous song?

Nobody was more surprised than R&B;/jazz saxophonist Kenny G (ne Gorelick) when “ Songbird ,” a soothingly airy instrumental from his current “Duotones” album, cracked Billboard’s Top 20 pop chart–and subsequently became the biggest hit of his career.

Is Kenny G disabled?

Kenneth Gorelick or Kenny G had acute asthma but went on to fulfill his dream of becoming a saxophonist. He sold over 48 million albums and broke several records in the United States of America. If you are a fan of jazz, you should look definitely listen to all his albums.

Is Kenny Ga billionaire?

What is Kenny G’s net worth? Kenny G is an American adult contemporary and smooth jazz saxophonist who has a net worth of $100 million. With 75 million albums sold worldwide to date, Kenny G is the most-successful instrumentalist of all time. That also makes him one of the 100 best-selling musicians overall.