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Posted: Tue., Feb. 5, 2008, 7:00am PT

Kenny G

Jazz saxophonist who's 'Rhythm & Romance' album bows today

Kenny G

Kenny G, jazz saxophonist who's 'Rhythm & Romance' album bows today

Kenny G, jazz saxophonist who’s “Rhythm & Romance” album bows today

Book I’m reading:
“The Lost Masters” by Curt Sampson

Last film I saw:
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” directed by Tim Burton

Three films that mean a lot to me:
“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” directed by Steven Spielberg
“Schindler’s List,” directed by Steven Spielberg
“Caddyshack,” directed by Harold Ramis

Who do you think was the brightest star of the silver screen?
Jimmy Stewart

Who do you look to for inspiration?
My kids

Three songs that mean a lot to me:
“Songbird”
“Mr. Magic”
“Girl from Ipanema”

Concert that changed your life:
Barry White, 1974 ( I played in the band )

What's the biggest upside of the Internet and what is its biggest downside?
Upside is that anyone can buy a record from the comfort of their own home anytime. Downside is that record stores are becoming a thing of the past.

What advice would you give to someone trying to break into your profession?
Practice practice and practice...and love it.

What helps you get out of bed in the morning?:
I can't wait to get up each day and try to become a better musician and father

Are there any activities you do to make you feel un-famous?
I wash my own car

What is the real reason behind answering these questions?
To promote my new CD called “Rhythm & Romance”




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