[incanus77]

I grew up learning the alto sax (also occasionally subbed for tenor or even bari in my small school) in the late 80s and 90s. It was impossible to not have been influenced by Kenny G, somewhat unfortunately, as a tangible path to commercial success. Still SMH... I mean, talented guy, but complete Muzak, really.

I still have my 1987 Yamaha alto with Vandoren mouthpiece and pull it out every couple years. Remarkable piece of technology, really.

[singingfish]

Pat Metheney doesn't agree with you about Kenny G's talent http://www.jazzoasis.com/methenyonkennyg.htm

[incanus77]

Wow, that was great. Can’t disagree. I would say that he could be talented while at the same time being crass, pandering, and derivative.

[jacquesm]

That's still one of the best takedowns ever. As a huge Pat Metheny fan and a Kenny G hater I couldn't have agreed more with him.