I dont think a lot of people could say they created a new sound, but I did, he says. Coltrane would come in soon after that. Kenny Gs high school music teacher recalls him as a shy kid with no girlfriend who was super, super smart.. It was largely through his alliance with Keith Jarrett in the 70s (he played as part of the pianists European Quartet) that gained him an international audience. Maybe next time expand the list to a hundred. Both are very sad stories. For me, number two is Lester Young : much to say with a minimum notes. While E5C4P3 and the Styx tribute Best of Times are at the amp, jazz saxophone player Kenny G will be performing at the Robins Theatre, also operated by Sunrise. If you are in the area, check out the BELMONT BESTIVAL every September. Born Walter Theodore Rollins in New York, his career took off in the 50s and his big, robust sound, combined with his gift for melodic improvisation, gained him the nickname Saxophone Colossus. Candy Dulfer is good but I do not agree that she CAN OUTPLAY THIS ENTIRE LIST! Had he stopped right there, Id agree that he was the best of Hawk and Lester as well as an important shaman, maybe an angel or a saint. I cant imagine how Charlie Ventura and Jimmy Dorsey were not on the list. Kenny Garrett After playing saxophone in The Duke Ellington Orchestra (then under the leadership of Mercer Ellington, following Duke's death) whilst still a teenager, Garrett did sideman work with major figures like Woody Shaw, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis, appearing on various Davis albums including Amandla. [66], Kenny G built a house in Hunts Point, Washington, in 1996 which he sold in 1999 to Craig McCaw. In 1986, Kenny G entered the most commercially successful period of his career. All thinking, caring lovers of jazz are obliged to boycott these ludicrous lists paeans to the eviscerated, lobotomized American pop culture that jazz exposes and refutes. The teacher tells a funny story about Kenny G stealing the show during one of his first live gigs by holding a prolonged note a signature stage move that would be recognizable to any of his fans today. "Kenny is a fantastic sax player/ arranger/ etc. Reply. I would have put Gerry Mulligan at LEAST in the top 10. He has created his own line of saxophones called "Kenny G Saxophones". Hes also an outstanding golfer as well as a pilot and a successful investor. 0 Replies 1 Participant A key member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet between 1951 and 1957 (he wrote the groups most famous tune, the big crossover hit Take Five), this San Francisco-born alto saxophonists light delivery helped to define the West Coast cool sound. What a joke! The 11 Best Saxophone Players for Hire in West Palm Beach, FL | GigSalad Birthday Party with 5 guests West Palm Beach, Florida Performance location Outdoor (with cover) Song requests We love Kenny G and I would like a few songs played from our wedding which one was A Whole New World from the Aladdin soundtrack. [65] Kenny G filed for divorce in August 2012. [21], Kenny G's second holiday album, Faith, is the best selling holiday album of 1999 in the United States selling 2 million units according to Nielsen/SoundScan. Jazz, they say, is about improvisation and vigorous interplay between musicians who are testing musical boundaries. My favorite stuff by Paul Desmond does not include Take 5. Charlie Ventura? The butt of jokes at times, the very wealthy and very successful sax player is like a duck in water, letting criticisms roll right off his back. After all that self-righteous rhetoric, I think Don Byas and Lucky Thompson should be on the list or expand it!!! In the 1980s he travelled to London, Paris and the South Pacific working day jobs and playing in a variety of bands. He stayed with Miles Davis until 1970 and became a prolific composer. He released his eighth studio album, Paradise in 2002. His solo on Bye, Bye Blackbird, on which he doubles the number of choruses by Miles, is at once beautiful beyond words yet heartbreakingly sad when he offers the prize to an indifferent boss (Miles never spoke an encouraging word to him). Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny has dismissed Kenny Gs style as lame-ass, jive, pseudo bluesy out-of-tune, noodling.. RENE NETTO. Only members can comment. (I was one of several to last it out. check out his Lorber stuff and first 2 solo albums. Not fitting of Memphis jazz clubs, but yes he is still of the greatest jazz sax players ever. It's skewed, but we ain't going away. His rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" was, at the time of charting, popularized by the then-upcoming New Year celebration for 2000. Besides, there is another purpose that jazz, and all music, serves. A Memphis-born musician, Benny Hank Crawford, was one of the premier soul-jazz alto saxophonists of the 60s and 70s. His band is called THE CLEFS OF MOHER which is a spoof on the CLIFFS OF MOHER (Ireland). it would be worse if everyone had the same opinion I believe. Peter Brtzmann? And thats to say the curators, at some primal level, have equally been influenced, if not a stake in that influence. With his raw, wailing tenor sax sound, Argentina-born Leandro Gato Barbieri plowed a Coltrane-esque avant-garde furrow in the late 60s before making a more accessible form of music that embraced his Latin American roots. Can you say Rolling Stone best guitarists of all time? An acolyte of John Coltrane (with whom he played between 1965 and 67), tenor/soprano saxophonist and flutist Sanders helped to bring both a cosmic and deep spiritual vibe to jazz in the late 60s and early 70s. The 1987 hit-single "Love Power", a Dionne Warwick duet with Jeffrey Osborne that featured G as a guest saxophonist, peaked at No. Michael Brecker (3/29/49) played with his older brother Randy (11/27/45)not his younger brother as written above. I already suggested TOP 100 but now I am thinking TOP 125! This list has one huge omission Warne Marsh. The shrieking and screaming was as piercing and insane as anything I had heard. Featured prominently on nearly every significant jazz album from the late 60s through the 70s Miles Davis, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, Lee Morgan, Woody Shaw, and Herbie Hancock among others. The Kenny G VST Saxophones software is a realistic virtual saxophone instrument that provides you with the same sounds of Kenny G's saxophones, allowing you to sound like the world famous musician himself by playing your own personal instrument. And if not, does it tarnish his legacy? Peter Brtzmann? There are some innovators and many great players. Love Lovano, but on a given day, Id rather hear Chris Potter, Joshua Redman or David Sanchez. The hit release that's been atop the charts the entire year. He did things on the saxophone that nobody ever did. [2], Kenny G was born in Seattle, Washington to a Jewish family. ALISON YOUNG and COLEEN ALLEN from Ontario, Canada. Frank Trumbauer? Turrentine played a mixture of hard bop and soul-jazz in the 60s at Blue Note; later, in the 70s, at CTI Records, he fused bop with Latin and pop music. So many you either left out or never heard. Joshua Redman? Kenny G - he's the most commercially successful sax player of all time, so of course, folks are going to hate on him. chuck koton. He worked with some of the most well-known names in the industry including Charlie Parker. Agree with a few folks at the omission of Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods and Archie Shepp. After 1965 Hank tried to please the Blue Note owners by composing and recording hitswhich most sounded forced, weak, and wooden. . Kenny G issued a clarification, "I don't really know anything about the situation and my impromptu visit to the site was just part of an innocent walk around Hong KongI only wanted to share my wish for peace for Hong Kong and for all of China as I feel close to and care about China very much". [6] Also in 2012, Grammy nominations for Seeds from the Underground followed in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo categories,[4] and Seeds From The Underground received a NAACP Image Award nomination in the Outstanding Jazz Album category. [3] However, that reputation surely comes from the fact Kenny earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1997 for playing the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone. Many Chinese, when asked, say they associate the song with the need to finish their activity or business and go home (although they may not even know the name of the song or its artist). SIDNEY BECHET 25, COLEMAN HAWKINS 7? Where is Rudy Wiedoeft? Charlie Parker talked about Frank Trumbauer being an inspiration. Louis Armstrong is widely seen as the greatest jazz musician of all time for his virtuoso trumpet playing and singing. Putting Gato Barbieri at 50 is a crime EUROPA is the sexiest song ever played on a sax. He was a fearless improviser with an imposing but mobile sound. Famed for his staccato honking sound and catchy riffs, Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an alto player from Louisiana who was raised in Texas and then moved to LA. SIN COMENTARIOS. Rudys creds could come from his time with Ralph Materies band or with Bill Haleys combo take your pick. Born in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, Bechet started out on the clarinet and impressed at an early age before switching to the then-unfashionable and rarely heard soprano saxophone after discovering one on tour in a London junk shop in 1920. http://www.KennyWalker.netSaxophonist, vocalist, arranger, band leader and all around performer. : My 4 yr old daughter, listening to a Mulligan solo, says Its like hes telling a story daddy, isnt it?. You guys have short memories. "It just worked that way . A form of lung disease has silenced Rollins tenor saxophone since 2012, but he remains the last great saxophonist of jazzs golden age. The reeds of the alto saxophone are smaller than those of the tge saxophone. [1] The CD Five Peace Band Live won a Grammy Award in 2010. Evan Parker? Log In. Texas-born Coleman caused ructions in the jazz world when he arrived in New York in 1959, armed with a plastic alto saxophone with which he unleashed the revolutionary concept of free jazz. Listening to Kenny G, which premiered this week on HBO Max, offers surprising glimpses into the songs and private life of the skinny, White guy who became the face and hair of smooth jazz. He's got great chops, huge ears, and tons-o-soul. Many say his music is not jazz. It's an iconic track from Kenny G,and in fact, some of our members in Sax School are working on that tune right now. "[57] Richard Brody, in a New Yorker report, cited Kenny G in the film responding "cheerful[ly]" to a question about what he loves about music, with, "I dont know if I love music that much," and continuing, "when I listen to music, I think about the musicians and I just think about what it takes to make that music and how much they had to practice. Desmond27!! [8][9] He continued to play professionally while studying for a major in accounting at the University of Washington in Seattle, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa[10] and magna cum laude. Nature of the beast. And it may put some listeners to sleep. [4] He has participated in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am tournament seven times as of 2007 and teamed with Phil Mickelson to share the AT&T pro-am title in 2001 with the team of Tiger Woods and Jerry Chang. Pat Metheny found him "not really an advanced player, even [among pop-oriented sax players of that time]," adding that, according to his opinion, Kenny G had "major rhythmic problems" and his "harmonic and melodic vocabulary was extremely limited, mostly to pentatonic-based and blues-lick derived patterns". A prolific purple patch at the Impulse! "[58], Kenny G plays the Selmer Mark VI soprano, alto and tenor saxophones. Are you in uk? At 88, Benny Golson is still going strong and blowing hard. Regarded as an eccentric blind maverick by some for functioning as a one-man band on stage (he could play three horns at once and had a variety of exotic instruments dangling from his neck and shoulders), Kirks multi-tasking skills meant that his prowess on the saxophone has been overlooked. Kenny G attended Whitworth Elementary School, Sharples Junior High School (renamed Kurose Middle School), Franklin High School, and the University of Washington, all in his home city of Seattle. He does a great version of YOU MUST BELIEVE IN SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please, listen to Max Ionata. If youd like to add to your jazz collection, head over to the Jazz Center Stage store today for the latest vinyl, CD and jazz merch. I remember transcribing and playing WINELIGHT as well as the saxophone solo. 2006 saw the release of Kenny G's eleventh studio album I'm in the Mood for LoveThe Most Romantic Melodies of All Time featuring renditions of The Beatles's songs, the love theme from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the Secret Garden's hit song "You Raise Me Up", and James Blunt's "You're Beautiful", as well as the Chinese ballad "The Moon Represents My Heart". His fourth solo album, Duotones, was released in September 1986 and features an original instrumental track, "Songbird", inspired by his decision to move from Seattle to Los Angeles, which marked the start of a new life for him. I am glad (as much as I am surprised) to see Hank Mobley, one of my favourite, scoring so high. by Of course, after Miller died, he took over the band. [1] His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. As for the excellence of Sonny Stitt, his qualifications should be immediately clear to anyone attentive to his battle with Rollins on The Eternal Triangle.. [2] In the year, he became the founding member of Out of the Blue which was produced by Blue Note Records. He later teamed up with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson for an acclaimed series of collaborations. Check out AUTUMN IN MUSKOKA by googling THE CHRIS NOWAK PROJECT Vol.1 on YOUTUBE (just saxophone and piano). Neither was gil Melle, or Nick Brignola (I was trying to think up earlier) or Sonny Criss, Joe Farrell, Scott Hamilton, or Bud Johnson, Paul Quinchette, or Pharoah Sanders, Bob Berg. [2] Garrett's music sometimes exhibits Asian influences, an aspect which is especially prevalent in his 2006 Grammy-nominated recording Beyond the Wall. Kenny G performs on January 14, 2014, at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. David Murray? The jazz guitarist has been critical of Kenny G's music. Interesting selection though top 4 spot on! [68] He is an avid golfer and has a handicap of +0.6. Is alto or tenor sax better? Kenny G said he knew nothing of Weezer before the performance. This Newark, New Jersey, composer and saxophonist (who alternates between soprano and tenor) enjoyed mainstream fame as part of fusion giants Weather Report between 1971 and 1986. Well, I dont see anything wrong with something thats easy to listen to.. The saxophone (the tenor and alto varieties) only began to play an important role in the big-band swing era, when Johnny Hodges and Coleman Hawkins emerged as one of the best jazz saxophonists of their era. Kenny Garrett (born October 9, 1960) is an American post-bop jazz musician and composer who gained recognition in his youth as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and for his time with Miles Davis's band. The Philly-born tenorist made his mark with Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers in the late 50s, and, as well as being noted for his sublime, hard bop-inflected playing, he was a fine composer, responsible for the classic tunes I Remember Clifford, Killer Joe and Along Came Betty.. But thank you for mentioning Tina Brooks. He also dismisses the notion that he deliberately set out to create jazz Muzak that would appeal to the masses. I remember reading two novels when I was a kid (about 45 years ago): Joshua Redman Just something to consider. He is a musician who plays the Soprano saxophone. And I say this as an appreciator of art who has also been moved by Dave Koz. Rouse used the whole range of the tenor from the bottom up, well into the altissimo. appreciated. Lane stated she chose Kenny G as her subject because he is "a musician who is objectively popular, by way of record sales, but is also hated by the 'critical class'. Hank (rock and roll r&b genres) above Cannonball Adderly???? Jimmy Giuffre? Miles Davis, another jazz legend, was accused of selling out when he went electric on his album Bitches Brew, which helped launch jazz fusion music in the 1970s. [14] The album went on to sell five million copies in the US alone and increased his profile worldwide as a result. Cohns signature was a bright but full-bodied saxophone tone out of which he poured rivulets of mellifluous melody. The album was inspired by Cannonball Adderley's bossa nova recordings, Paul Desmond, and Stan Getz. Archie Shepp? This is just the way I hear it. Charlito Brown. He is also one of the best-selling musicians of. Wayne Shorter, Pepper and Cannonball should be higher up. Pat Metheny perform in 2018 in Rome, Italy. LP. [8][11] He qualified, and only needed to pass the CPA exam to get into practice. How can a list of the supposed 50 top saxophonists of all time not include Phil Woods? Though this tenor trios influence (along with Parkers) is powerful and continues to shape the saxophones narrative in jazz today, almost 60 years later, there has nevertheless been a raft of talented horn blowers and there are many more still emerging all armed with a unique sound, style, and approach to their instrument. The legendary musician was on a Tampa to L.A. flight Saturday when one . I count four saxophonists from the pre-swing era, although you bootlickers probably fap off to that meandering shit thats been known as jazz for the past seventy years. He came into contact with the saxophone when he heard a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Excellent point. Jazz singer and trumpeter Louis Armstrong poses for a 1970 portrait in London. Jerry Mulligan and Benny Carter are way too low. Since 1985, he has pursued a solo career. My AUTUMN IN MUSKOKA should really be called AUTUMN IN HEAVEN!! Nicknamed Bean or Hawk, this influential Missouri-born tenor saxophonist was crucial to the development of the saxophone as a viable solo instrument. Tied for first should be LesterYoung & Charlie Parker, Albert Ayler third. 2023 Cable News Network. I especially liked her modulations in her improvised solo!! holy good god yusef lateef ranked higher than Michael this guy is on crak!!! Steve Lacy? Desmond is to the saxophone as what Guaraldi is to the piano, nice within a very specific context/aesthetic- once you get out of that aesthetic everything else is meh. Mulligans resonant baritone sax appeared on countless recording sessions during his long and fertile career, including those by Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and Dave Brubeck. I have four words to add to this list Sam, Butera, Rudy, and Pompilli. as Elvin once told me. Kenny G is a POP instrumentalist just like 1980s platinum-selling saxophonist Najee is an R&B instrumentalist. I heard that he moved to New York but have not heard his name in awhile. Or his daughter Candy Dulfer? Your expertise and credibility are nil. Jazz saxophonist Kenny G has played jazz clubs and big stages all over the world, but one of his favorite venues is . Kenny G followed his debut with G Force in January 1983 and Gravity in May 1985, both of which reached Platinum certification in the US for selling one million copies. I worked with him in a couple different groups when we were both living in Cleveland, and. But even several spells in prison couldnt taint the lyrical beauty of his distinctive alto saxophone sound, whose roots were in bebop. Legendary saxophone player and songwriter Kenny G is releasing his newest song, Emeline, which is featured on his first new album in six years. [9], Garrett has been a resident of Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dolphys Blue Note LP, Out To Lunch, remains a touchstone of avant-garde jazz and his influence has extended beyond the genre. Florida-born altoist Adderley caused a sensation when he visited New York in 1955, and was soon snapped up to record the first of many albums during the next two decades. Dubbed The Boss, Windy City native Gene Jug Ammons might have been the scion of boogie-woogie piano meister Albert Ammons, but he was drawn to the tenor saxophone and began his career in the 40s. Roland kirk should have been much higher up the list, Ornette is on the list. They are from the Toronto, Ontario area. Now that I think of it, that instrument would fit in nicely with this song. Though in the early 70s Bartzs style gravitated to a more exploratory kind of jazz, his records became smoother and funkier as the decade progressed. [5] In the Golf Digest rankings of Top 100 in Music, according to golf handicap indexes of major musicians, he was first in 2006[4] and second in 2008. Jazz purists criticize Kenny G because they dont think his music reflects any exceptional jazz chops or innovation. Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), known professionally as Kenny G, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer. Who? ), Paul Desmond (#27), Sidney Bechet (#25), and Johnny Hodges (#12) are vastly underrated by comparison. Let's see if you think I'm getting close. A better idea is to rank artists on their primary instrument, though a number of them doubled frequently on others. Stan Getz ahead of Lester Young is just idiotic, ERIC ALEXANDER??!!! When Ben Ratliff, a well known jazz and pop music critic, was asked what he thought of Kenny Gs music, he struggled to give an assessment. For saxophonists, I dont usually compare alto players with tenors, baritone, soprano, though I guess one can. Obviously this list is not a list of best saxophonist, but best straight ahead jazz saxophonist. Her live version of Pick Up The Pieces is the best anywhere. His canny deflections of his detractors take the film in unexpected directions. 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