Kenny G Pays Tribute to the Masters on Brazilian Nights, January 27
KENNY G PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE MASTERS ON BRAZILIAN NIGHTS
World’s Best-Selling Instrumentalist Set to Release New Album January 27
28 OCTOBER 2014 (Toronto, ON) – Kenny G has one of the most eclectic and dominant careers the music business has ever seen, maintaining a high level of creative excellence through decades of unprecedented commercial success by never allowing himself to stay in one place too long. That reputation for musical curiosity stays well intact on his fourteenth studio album, Brazilian Nights, set for release on January 27 via Concord Records/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. “I’ve been in love with bossa nova my whole life,” says the saxophonist in the album’s liner notes. “I think the first song that ‘won me over’ was Cannonball Adderley’s version of Quiet Nights. And more recently I’ve been listening (non-stop!) to Stan Getz’s album called Getz For Lovers. I think I've listened to that record almost every day for the past 5 years and it really was the inspiration in making this album. My goal was not only to make a bossa nova album that pays tribute to the ‘Masters’ who I’ve been listening to (Cannonball Adderley, Paul Desmond and Stan Getz) but also to write and record original bossa novas that I hope can ‘hold their own’ in this distinguished company. I humbly say that I feel we’ve succeeded.” Starting with melodious sounds of Bossa Antiqua, the ten-song set is a mixture of classics and Kenny G originals. Writing five of the ten tracks with longtime collaborator (and co-producer) Walter Afanasieff, the veteran performer plays alto, tenor and soprano sax and dazzles on such cuts as Bossa Réal, the gently pulsating April Rain, and the relaxed yet dramatic flair of the title cut. He admits that he took his time making Brazilian Nights, as he wanted to immerse himself into the light and melodic sounds of music from across the globe. “I spent a year and a half studying and embracing the style of the bossa novas from decades ago. I had fun and learned a lot during my ‘wonderful labor of love’ and I truly hope you get the same pleasure from this album that I have experienced when I sit down after a long day and put on my ‘bossa nova’ sounds. Words can’t describe that feeling but hopefully the melodies that I’ve played here will.” Melodies and music have long been a signature part of Kenny G’s life. Since his self-titled debut release in 1982, Kenny G has gone on to sell more than 75 million records worldwide. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the business during his legendary career, ranging from Michael Bolton to Weezer to Whitney Houston and recently worked with pop superstar Katy Perry on her single Last Friday Night.exclusive offerings including deluxe Brazilian Nights packages
Track Listing for Brazilian Nights:- Bossa Antigua
- Corcovado (Quiet Nights For Quiet Stars)
- Bossa Réal
- Brazilian Nights
- April Rain
- Menina Moca
- Bu Bossa
- Clouds
- Girl from Ipanema
- Summer Love