This one’s for the listeners, whether they play themselves or not. Louis Armstrong’s original was and is still wonderful, musically I think this one’s nicely done and entertaining… just like Louis would have liked it… pure entertainment. He marks a legendary moment in jazz history and as such deserves a spot on this list. Questions about your purchase and cant find the. If you have any questions about merch or your order, please use our FAQ Center.

This Official Concord Jazz Store is managed by Second City Prints. The “Wonderful World” cut with Louis Armstrong has been both praised and maligned by the jazz world, and for those who would take umbrage… shame on you. For better or worse, Kenny G made a big impact on jazz music. Kenny G 'New Standards' Album Cover Unisex Tee Printed on Next Level Premium T-Shirt. For a man who has changed the contemporary instrumental world with the soprano saxophone, I personally like his tenor sound better, and it’s a big beautiful tone not heard that much in today’s music. His cover of “Desafinado” doesn’t yield to the classic great performances of Stan Getz one iota, while the “Girl from Ipanema” with Bebel Gilberto has an irreverent edge to his tenor tone that is atypical of Kenny G, and contrasts against the near-velvet voice of Ms. I was never a Kenny G fan, but I that’s been changed by this album. These are the songs that stir memories and make you sing along when you’re driving the car.

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Unlike so much of today’s categorical “contemporary jazz” or “smooth jazz” this is about songs anyone over 40 can relate to. Kenny G is the best-selling instrumental artist of all time. With the likes of George Benson, David Foster, and Bebel Gilberto, in accompaniment, and with the digital overlaying of Louis Armstrong make no mistake, this album while featuring Kenny G, is about the music. A comforting, if not whimsical, visit to the songs we never

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