By SDCN Editor
Los Angeles, CA–Multi-platinum-selling and Grammy-award-winning cultural icon Kenny G announced the upcoming release of “Innocence,” the legendary saxophonist’s 20th studio album, available early December through Concord Records.
The highly anticipated new album will feature 12 tracks, all of which embrace the theme of lullabies, a cultural and familial tradition that is very special to Kenny G. From renditions of timeless pieces such as “Rock-a-Bye Baby,” and Harold Arlen’s “Over the Rainbow,” to seven original tracks, fans can expect Kenny’s signature soprano saxophone to uplift audiences throughout, as it aims to conjure aural nostalgia of the highest order. The album’s first single “A Mother’s Lullaby” and an album pre-order are available beginning today.
“Lullabies are very special to me. They hold a special place in my heart,” expressed Kenny on the new album. “It’s the melodies. They are beautiful and timeless and whenever I hear them, wonderful memories start rushing back to me. I was extremely honored to record this collection of familiar lullabies (along with some original ones), and I hope that when you hear these timeless melodies, they will bring back wonderful memories or help you start new ones.”
The release of “Innocence” follows Kenny’s chart-topping 19th studio album, “New Standards” – an album that remained on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart for 9 straight weeks, and accumulated millions of streams – and his critically praised HBO MAX music documentary, “Listening to Kenny G,” which garnered rave reviews. Innocence also marks Kenny’s latest effort with longtime collaborators, arrangers, and composers Randy Waldman and William Ross, who supplied the album’s orchestral arrangements, recorded at London’s famed AIR Studios.
Kenny will return to the road to support “Innocence” and will be playing shows through December. Promising to bring Kenny’s signature brand of jazz to the live stage.
Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era and one of the best-selling artists of all time. With global sales totaling more than 75 million records and 1.5 billion streams, the jazz icon has accumulated a staggering 24 award nominations throughout his almost 50-year career and has taken home a Grammy Award, American Music Award, two NAACP Awards, and two Soul Train Music Awards. With classic, top-selling studio albums including “Duotones,” “Silhouette,” “Breathless,” “Miracles: The Holiday Album,” “Heart and Soul,” and “Brazilian Nights,” Kenny has maintained a high level of creative excellence through decades of unprecedented commercial success.
Tickets for all shows are available. For further information on the tour dates and ticket availability, visit https://www.kennyg.com/.
“Innocence” will be available as CD, vinyl, and digitally beginning in early December through Concord Records. The album’s first single “A Mother’s Lullaby” is available across all streaming services. Stream “A Mother’s Lullaby” here.
