Classics in the Key of G


Classics in the Key of G is the first cover album and ninth studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records on June 28, 1999, and reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 13 on the Internet Albums chart, number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 27 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Track listing

  1. "Summertime" - 6:46
  2. "The Look of Love" - 5:32
  3. "What a Wonderful World" - 3:03
  4. "Desafinado" - 5:52
  5. "In a Sentimental Mood" - 4:56
  6. "The Girl from Ipanema" - 4:17
  7. "Stranger on the Shore" - 3:09
  8. "Body and Soul" - 7:20
  9. "'Round Midnight" - 6:26
  10. "Over the Rainbow/ The Girl from Ipanema " - 7:49

    Personnel

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Reception

The third track features G's music overdubbed on Louis Armstrong's original recording. This move was criticized by musicians such as Pat Metheny and Richard Thompson, who were angered by what they perceived as arrogance on G's part to use a song by Louis Armstrong for personal gain. Additionally, some versions of the insert booklet of the Arista CD contained an error attributing the writing of The Look of Love to Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, instead of Bacharach and David.

Certifications and sales