By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Popular American saxophonist Kenny G will once again charm Korean audiences with his smooth jazz music in April.
Kenny G will perform on April 29 at the Olympic Hall, Olympic Park in southern Seoul. His last performance in Seoul was two years ago.
Kenny G just released a new album ``Rhythm and Romance,'' which represents his foray into Latin music. The album includes sultry tunes such as ``Besame Mucho'' (Kiss me a lot), ``Peruvian Nights,'' ``Salsa Kenny'' and ``Mirame bailar'' featuring Barbara Munoz.
The Korean version of ``Rhythm and Romance'' will include the Korean and Spanish version of soprano Jo Sumi's ``Look at Me Dance.''
Kenny G is one of the best-selling jazz musicians in the world. He primarily uses the soprano saxophone, and also plays the flute, and the alto and tenor saxophone.
He started his career as a saxophone soloist for Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra when he was only 20 years old. He released his self-titled debut album in 1982, followed by ``G Force'' in 1983 and ``Gravity'' in 1985.
His early albums were moderately successful, but it was his fourth album ``Duotones'' that gave him mainstream success. ``Duotones'' sold more than five million copies in the United States.
Kenny G became a certified superstar with the release of ``Breathless'' in 1992.
``Breathless'' sold 15 million copies around the world, making it the best-selling instrumental album of all time. His holiday album ``Miracles'' also set a record for best-selling Christmas album, with 13 million copies sold in 1994.
Throughout his career, Kenny G has collaborated with many musicians and singers, such as Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston. He was even included in the Guinness Book of World Records for playing the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone, holding an E-flat for over 45 minutes.
Tickets are 66,000 won to 198,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com.