Rhythm and Romance

by Kenny G

Overview

Smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G delivers more of his trademark romantic saxophone sound, but with a Latin tinge on 2008's Rhythm and Romance. Rather than simply delivering a standard smooth jazz album with a few Latin beats, G has crafted a more of a straight-up Latin dance album. Moving from the frenetic and up-tempo salsa of "Sax-O-Loco," to the romantic and elegant orchestral ballad "Sabor a Mi" and the steamy fun of "Miramir Bailar," this is a rhythmically compelling and passionate affair that finds G in newly energized form. Where G can sometimes seem a little too programmed and predictable, here he and his fellow musicians are fired up with a kind of organic, playful joy. We even get to hear him burning through his solo on the gypsy-inflected "Peruvian Nights" with a visceral fortitude that's more post-bop than instrumental pop. Joining G here are such Latin music luminaries as former Weather Report drummer Alex Acuna, percussionists Paulinho Da Costa and Michito Sanchez, and guest vocals featuring Barbara Munoz and the Mexican pop trio Camila. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	02/05/2008
Label:	Concord/Starbucks
UPC:	0888072306707
Rank:	64015

Tracks

1. Sax-O-Loco
2. Ritmo y Romance
3. Sabor a Mi
4. Tango
5. Mirame Bailar
6. Peruvian Nights
7. Brasilia
8. Besame Mucho
9. Fiesta Loca
10. Es Hora de Decir
11. Copa de Amor
12. Salsa Kenny

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kenny G   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Camila   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Barbara Munoz   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr.   Trombone
John Pena   Bass
Mario Domm   Vocals
Nathan East   Bass
Walter Afanasieff   Piano,Keyboards
Ramon Stagnero   Guitar
Michito Sanchez-Reyes   Percussion
Michito Sanchez   Percussion
Daniel Fornero   Trumpet
Dan Higgins   Saxophone
Gary Grant   Trumpet
Pablo Hurtado   Guitar
Ron Powell   Percussion
Andrew Martin   Trombone
Rafael Padilla   Percussion
Alex Acuna   Drums
Jorge Calandrelli   Conductor
Enrique Martinez   Accordion
Samo   Vocals
Paulinho Da Costa   Percussion

Technical Credits

Kenny G   Composer,Producer,Arranger
Emanuel Kiriakou   Programming,Digital Editing,Program Engineer
Jerry Hey   Horn Arrangements
Rodolfo Vazquez   Vocal Engineer
Alex Rodriguez   Mixing Assistant
Rich Davis   Production Coordination
Walter Afanasieff   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Programming,Rhythm Programming,Keyboard Programming
Chris Brooke   Engineer
Michael Muller   Photography
Steve Churchyard   Engineer,String Engineer
Kenny Gorelick   Composer
Consuelo Velazquez   Composer
Humberto Gatica   Mixing,Engineer
Tyler Gordon   Programming,Digital Editing,Program Engineer
Jorge Calandrelli   String Arrangements,Orchestral Arrangements
Valente Torrez   Assistant Engineer
Alvaro Carillo   Composer
Gina Zimmitti   Orchestra Contractor
Matt Taylor   Design,Art Direction
Claudia Brant   Composer
Emma Trask   Stylist
Gabriel Castanon   Assistant Engineer
Danielle Decker   Grooming
Charlie G.   A&R
Consuelo Velasquez   Composer
Alvaro Carrillo   Composer
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering