From 1975-1980, he was a member of a Seattle Funk band as well as a member of the Jeff Lorber Fusion.īeginning his solo career as Kenny G in 1982, his self-titled album earned him a spot on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. In 1973, at the age of 17, he began his career as a sideman for Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra. In 1966, at the age of 10, Kenneth Gorelick began playing the saxophone after being captivated by a saxophonist on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” He developed his talents by playing under the direction of trumpeter Gerald Pfister and by practicing along with records from Grover Washington Jr. on Friday, November 3 at the Chumash Casino Resort.

SANTA YNEZ, CA – Octo– Smooth jazz instrumentalist and producer Kenny G, who has scored top Billboard hits with “Forever in Love” and “By the Time This Night Is Over,” will bring his North American tour to the Samala Showroom at 8 p.m.