Breezin’ was ultimately certified triple-platinum, hitting No.
Over the light grooves of the title track (penned by R&B great Bobby Womack) and “Six to Four,” Benson shows he’d hardly abandoned the fleet fingering of his previous work as a bandleader and Miles Davis sideman. A Stevie Wonder-ish vocal rendition of Leon Russell’s “This Masquerade” was irresistible ear candy for Top 40 listeners fans who primarily listened to rock or soul fell by the millions for the rest of the album, too. George Benson had some inroads as a funk-jazz guitarist on the popular ’70’s label CTI, but it was Breezin’, his 1976 Warner Brothers debut, that lifted him to pop stardom. I can’t wait to experience the magic that I know will be there each night.” In the past I was very fortunate to have had the chance to perform with him, but doing an extended co-headline tour together is truly an honor and a privilege.
“George Benson has always been a jazz hero to me with a virtuosity that is second to none. “To say I’m honored to share the stage with one of the greatest musicians in the world would be a huge understatement,” Kenny G mentions. The pair will embark on one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, The Breezin’ & Breathless Tour. George Benson and Kenny G combined have sold over 125 million albums worldwide, earned 11 Grammy Awards, and have recorded a staggering 15 #1 albums and 10 #1 singles. I always enjoy when we get an opportunity to work together and I look forward to a very successful tour.” “Kenny, Kenny G that is, is a refined instrumentalist with a lot of wonderful ideas that have connected with millions around the world,” mentions Benson. It’s been 25 years since Kenny G, the most celebrated instrumental musician of the modern era with his signature Jazz sound, debuted the Grammy Award winning album Breathless, selling over 12 million copies in the United States alone. It’s been 40 years since Jazz visionary George Benson released the groundbreaking Grammy Award winning album Breezin’, selling over 3 million albums and topping the Jazz, R&B and Pop Billboard charts.
(March 20, 2017) – World renowned Jazz superstars, George Benson and Kenny G, are teaming up for a historic co-headline touring event where each will perform songs from their career defining album plus greatest hits. Information taken from this source.Two Iconic Artists * Two Definitive Albums * 1 Historic Night "Natural Ride" (Composed by Kenny G / Walter Afanasieff) (Brazil edition - not available on the U.S. "The Wedding Song" (Composed by Kenny G / Walter Afanasieff) "Jasmine Flower Shop (Chinese Traditional)" (not available on the U.S. "Sister Rose" (Composed by Kenny G / Walter Afanasieff) "G-Bop" (Composed by Dan Shea / Kenny G /Walter Afanasieff) "Even if My Heart Would Break" (with Aaron Neville)" (Composed by Franne Golde / Adrian Gurvitz) "Morning" (Composed by Kenny G / Walter Afanasieff) " By the Time This Night Is Over (with Peabo Bryson)" (Composed by Michael Bolton / Diane Warren / Andy Goldmark) " Sentimental" (Composed by Kenny G / Walter Afanasieff / George Bassman / Ned Washington) The album has been certified Diamond for shipments of over 12 million copies in the US, making it one of the top 100th best-selling albums in the United States. The track " Forever in Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition at the 1994 ceremony and reached #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts despite negative reviews from critics. File:Kenny G-Breathless (album cover).jpgīreathless is the sixth studio album by saxophonist Kenny G, released in 1992 on Arista Records.