17 Kenny G Quotes for You to Enjoy

Kenny G

American Musician

Born: Jun 5, 1956

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Any saxophone player will have those influences come through in their music in a very different way. I can listen to the same 10 sax players as someone else for my entire life, and we'll both play completely differently. That's the beauty of being a musician. Kenny G

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Maybe I'm a dreamer, but I think the ordinary guy has just as much right to say 'This is a good song' as somebody who is in the music business. Kenny G

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I've never personally criticized anyone else's music, but I know that the public's real problem is not the music I make but the perception that I play simple music for money only and for the notoriety and to increase my popularity. Kenny G

It wasn't until Duotones that I felt my true voice come out. Kenny G

Out Voice True Come Until Felt

Being a purely instrumental album, it makes a musical statement, not a religious one, and I hope that people can feel the emotion of the great melodies, even without the words. Kenny G

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The Moment is an album that contains the best music I have ever produced. Kenny G

Music Best Contains Produced Moment Ever Album

I really create everything I do from the heart. Kenny G

Heart Everything Create Really

Finally, I was no longer a student and was making music for myself. Kenny G

Music Myself Finally Student Longer Making

I'm responsive to my public, but I also follow my heart. Kenny G

Heart Responsive Follow Also Public

I don't play the traditional Charlie Parker songs. But I do improvise and I do create with my instrument, and that to me is jazz. But there are people who use the word 'jazz' only in a traditional sense, and they would be offended by that, and that's fine. Kenny G

I listen to all the top 20 songs, and top 20 albums, even the rap albums. But I don't like negative messages. If somebody is putting a lot of ego out there, I don't like it. When I make my records I want it to be sincere. Kenny G

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You can't just walk away when somebody recognizes you. You have to take some time out and talk to them. It's not a waste of time - I just love talking to people. And I don't do this to sell records. The truth is, I do what I do because I love it. Kenny G

There are a few countries that, for whatever reason, really enjoy listening to my music. Kenny G

Music Listening Few Whatever Enjoy Countries Really Reason

I listen to old jazz and classical music, and that's it. Kenny G

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