Breathless (Kenny G album)

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ReleasedNovember 17, 1992
Recorded1992
Studio
Genre
Breathless
Studio album by
Kenny G
ReleasedNovember 17, 1992
Recorded1992
Studio
Genre
Length69:57 (US version)
75:29 (International version)
LabelArista
Producer
Kenny G chronology
Montage
(1990)		 Breathless
(1992)		 Miracles: The Holiday Album
(1994)
Singles from Breathless
  1. "Forever in Love"
    Released: December 1992
  2. "By the Time This Night Is Over"
    Released: May 1993
  3. "Sentimental"
    Released: November 1993
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarHalf star[3]
Entertainment WeeklyD[4]
Music WeekStarStarStar[5]

Breathless is the sixth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G, released on November 17, 1992, on Arista Records. It reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.[6] The track "Forever in Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition at the 1994 ceremony[7] and reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite mixed reviews from critics, the album was still certified Diamond with shipments of 12 million copies in the US,[8] making it one of the best-selling albums in the United States,[9] and the best-selling instrumental album in history.[10]

Note: On the Asian edition, "Jasmine Flower" is track 14, omitting "Natural Ride".

All music is composed by Kenny G, unless otherwise indicated below.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Joy of Life" 4:23
2."Forever in Love" 5:01
3."In the Rain" 5:03
4."Sentimental"
6:38
5."By the Time This Night Is Over" (with Peabo Bryson)
4:50
6."End of the Night" 5:25
7."Alone" 5:28
8."Morning"
  • Kenny G
  • Afanasieff
5:17
9."Even If My Heart Would Break" (with Aaron Neville)
5:01
10."G-Bop"
4:09
11."Sister Rose"
  • Kenny G
  • Afanasieff
6:16
12."A Year Ago" 5:18
13."Homeland" 4:36
14."Natural Ride" (International version bonus track) 5:17
15."The Wedding Song"
  • Kenny G
  • Afanasieff
3:25

Personnel

Musicians

  • Kenny G – arrangements, all other instruments (1–3, 6, 7, 12, 13), soprano saxophone (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14), alto saxophone (3), drum programming (4, 8), tenor saxophone (6, 9, 12)
  • Walter Afanasieff – keyboards (4, 5, 8–11), synth bass (4, 5, 8, 9), arrangements (5), drums (5, 11), rhythm programming (5), all other instruments (5), guitar intro and solo (7), Hammond B3 organ (9), acoustic piano (9, 14), percussion (9, 11), Synclavier (11), acoustic guitar (11), bass (11), cello (11)
  • Gary Cirimelli – Macintosh programming (5, 9, 11), Synclavier programming (5, 9, 11)
  • Ren Klyce – Akai AX60 programming (5, 9, 11), Synclavier programming (5, 9, 11)
  • Dan Shea – keyboards (5, 10), programming (5), rhythm programming (10), synth bass (10)
  • Randy Kerber – additional keyboards (9)
  • Dean Parks – guitars (1–4, 6–8, 10, 12, 13)
  • Michael Thompson – guitars (5, 9)
  • Vail Johnson – bass guitar (6)
  • John Robinson – drums (9)
  • Paulinho da Costa – percussion (1–4, 6–8, 10, 12, 13)
  • William Ross – string arrangements and conductor (8, 14)
  • David Foster – arrangements (9)
  • Peabo Bryson – lead vocals (5)
  • Lynn Davis – backing vocals (5, 9, 11)
  • Jim Gilstrap – backing vocals (5, 11)
  • Portia Griffin – backing vocals (5)
  • Pat Hawk – backing vocals (5)
  • Phillip Ingram – backing vocals (5, 9, 11)
  • Vann Johnson – backing vocals (5)
  • Rose Stone – backing vocals (5, 11)
  • Fred White – backing vocals (5, 11)
  • Jean McLean – backing vocals (9)
  • Aaron Neville – lead vocals (9)
  • Alex Brown – backing vocals (11)

Production

  • Kenny G – producer (1–4, 6–8, 10, 12–14), liner notes
  • Walter Afanasieff – producer (5, 9–11)
  • David Foster – producer (5, 9)
  • Kevin Becka – engineer (1–4, 6–8, 12–14), assistant engineer (5, 9), additional engineer (5, 9)
  • Dana Jon Chappelle – engineer (5, 11), additional engineer (9)
  • Humberto Gatica – engineer (9)
  • Steve Shepherd – assistant engineer (1–9, 12, 14), additional engineer (5, 9), mixing (10)
  • David Gleeson – additional engineer (5)
  • Jeffrey Woodruff – additional engineer (5)
  • Manny LaCarrubba – additional engineer (9), engineer (10), assistant engineer (11)
  • John Richards – orchestra engineer (8, 14)
  • Eric Rudd – assistant orchestra engineer (8, 14)
  • Mick Guzauski – mixing (1–9, 11–14)
  • Susan Mendola – design
  • Matthew Rolston – photography
  • Turner Management Group, Inc. – management

Charts

Certifications and sales

See also

References

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