. But the music superstar, synonymous for his long, curly brown hair as much as for his soprano saxophone, has ignored his critics and remained largely unbothered, well before the term was a popular social media hashtag.
Kenny G’s unconventional journey to the top — and the jazz purists’ feathers he’s ruffled along the way — is explored in the new documentary “Listening to Kenny G” directed by Penny Lane, which premieres Friday at 8 p.m. EST on HBO. In addition to the criticism, the film details his Seattle upbringing, being discovered by legendary music executive Clive Davis, and the massive success of hit songs like “ Silhouette,” “ Songbird"and “ Sentimental.
AP: The film opens up with some very harsh criticism of you, but you seem to have tough skin. Was there ever a time it bothered you? AP: Because you’ve faced so much criticism from jazz purists, do you think you’ve influenced up-and-coming jazz artists?
I grew up and started to think creatively along with the strains of Kenny G's saxophone music....Love his music since 1980's.🤩
I wonder if the documentary goes into how he’s mega rich not because of his music, but he’s one of the original investors in Starbucks.
Knew his brother in high school. Kenny can surely play great stuff!
Anyone ever see him play a continuous note where he’s actually breathing with the instrument? Pretty cool actually.
Whenever I can’t sleep, I turn on his music.
Dude doesn’t care that Love/Hate relationship has paid for a VERY comfortable lifestyle 😁
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