John Oliver Calls on Grammy® Award Winning Saxophonist to Calm US-China Relations on HBO’s Last Week Tonight
NEW YORK, NY (November 3, 2015) – In addition to being the biggest selling instrumental musician of the modern era and one of the best-selling artists of all-time, Kenny G can now add international peacekeeper to his resume. John Oliver invited the Grammy® Award winning saxophonist to perform on “Last Week Tonight,” because of his popularity in China, and “uncommon ability to make the people of China stop what they’re doing, and go home to relax.” Kenny performed his mega-hit “Going Home,” or, as Oliver said, “Kenny G is pouring liquid velvet into your ears right now.” Watch the full performance here.
When he’s not harnessing the power of smooth jazz to ease international tension and promote world peace, Kenny G is playing shows to sold-out audiences all over the globe. Between now and the end of the year, fans can catch one of the saxophonist’s live performances in Canada, North America and South America. (see all announced dates here and below) And stay tuned for even more chances to see Kenny G in 2016.
This past January, Kenny G reached another career milestone with the release of his fourteenth studio album Brazilian Nights via Concord Records. The ten-song set, Kenny’s tribute to the ‘masters’ of Bossa Nova, is a mixture of classics and Kenny G originals. Melodies and music have long been a signature part of Kenny G’s life. Since releasing his self-titled debut disc in the fall of 1982, Kenny G has become the biggest selling instrumental musicians of the modern era and one of the best-selling artists of all-time with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. His biggest album was 1992’s Breathless – which sold a staggering twelve million copies in the United States alone. In addition, his 1994 Christmas disc Miracles: The Holiday Album ranks as one of the most successful Yuletide albums ever – with sales over eight million copies. Seven of his singles have hit the Top-40 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has also been ranked as one of the most-played artists in the Adult Contemporary format – with nine top ten singles. Kenny G has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the business during his legendary career, ranging from Michael Bolton to Weezer to Whitney Houston. He recently worked with pop superstar Katy Perry on her single “Last Friday Night.”
Kenny G On Tour:
Nov 16 River Rock Show Theatre Richmond, Canada
Nov 17 Fort Theater Nanaimo, BC Canada
Nov 18 River Cree Resort and Casino Enoch, AB Canada
Nov 21 Buckhead Theatre Atlanta, GA United States
Dec 01 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL United States
Dec 02 Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall Ft. Myers, FL United States
Dec 03 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Sarasota, FL United States
Dec 04 The Adrienne Arscht Center Miami, FL United States
Dec 05 Teatro La Fiesta, Hotel Jaragua Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Dec 08 The Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT United States
Dec 10 Keswick Theater Glenside, PA United States
Dec 11 The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA United States
Dec 12 The Wellmont Theater Montclair, NJ United States
Dec 14 Forest Hills Fine Arts Center Grand Rapids, MI United States
Dec 15 Stambaugh Auditorium Youngstown, OH United States
Dec 16 MotorCity Casino Hotel – Sound Board Detroit, MI United States
Apr 08, 2016 Benjamin & Marian Schuster PAC Dayton, OH United States
Apr 09, 2016 Benjamin & Marian Schuster PAC Dayton, OH United States
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Order Brazilian Nights:
http://found.ee/KGBrazilAmazon (Amazon)
http://found.ee/KG-BN-iTunes (iTunes)
Kenny G on the web:
kennyg.com
twitter.com/officialkennyg
facebook.com/KennyG
concordmusicgroup.com
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