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Breathless (Kenny G album)

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Breathless
Studio album by
Kenny G
ReleasedNovember 17, 1992
Recorded1992
Studio
Genre
Length69:57 (US version)
75:29 (International version)
LabelArista
Producer
Kenny G chronology
Montage
(1990) 		Breathless
(1992) 		Miracles: The Holiday Album
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Entertainment WeeklyD[4]
Music Week[5]

Breathless is the sixth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G, released in November 17, 1992, on Arista Records. It reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.[6] The track "Forever in Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition at the 1994 ceremony[7] and reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite negative reviews from critics, the album was still certified Diamond with shipments of 12 million copies in the US,[8] making it one of the best-selling albums in the United States.[9]

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Transcription

Track listing

Note: On the international version, "Jasmine Flower" is track 14, omitting "Natural Ride".

All music is composed by Kenny G, unless otherwise indicated below

Breathless track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Joy of Life" 4:23
2."Forever in Love" 5:01
3."In the Rain" 5:03
4."Sentimental"
6:38
5."By the Time This Night Is Over" (with Peabo Bryson)
4:50
6."End of the Night" 5:25
7."Alone" 5:28
8."Morning"
  • Kenny G
  • Afanasieff
5:17
9."Even If My Heart Would Break" (with Aaron Neville)
5:01
10."G-Bop"
4:09
11."Sister Rose"
  • Kenny G
  • Afanasieff
6:16
12."A Year Ago" 5:18
13."Homeland" 4:36
14."Natural Ride" (US track)
  • Kenny G
  • Afanasieff
5:17
15."The Wedding Song" (International track)
  • Kenny G
  • Afanasieff
3:25
16."Jasmine Flower" (Japan bonus track)Traditional4:40

Personnel

Musicians

  • Kenny G – arrangements, all other instruments (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 12, 13), soprano saxophone (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14), alto saxophone (3), drum programming (4, 8), tenor saxophone (6, 9, 12)
  • Walter Afanasieff – keyboards (4, 5, 8–11), synth bass (4, 5, 8, 9), arrangements (5), drums (5, 11), rhythm programming (5), all other instruments (5), guitar intro and solo (7), Hammond B3 organ (9), acoustic piano (9, 14), percussion (9, 11), Synclavier (11), acoustic guitar (11), bass (11), cello (11)
  • Gary Cirimelli – Macintosh programming (5, 9, 11), Synclavier programming (5, 9, 11)
  • Ren Klyce – Akai AX60 programming (5, 9, 11), Synclavier programming (5, 9, 11)
  • Dan Shea – keyboards (5, 10), programming (5), rhythm programming (10), synth bass (10)
  • Randy Kerber – additional keyboards (9)
  • Dean Parks – guitars (1–4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13)
  • Michael Thompson – guitars (5, 9)
  • Vail Johnson – bass guitar (6)
  • John Robinson – drums (9)
  • Paulinho da Costa – percussion (1–4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13)
  • William Ross – string arrangements and conductor (8, 14)
  • David Foster – arrangements (9)
  • Peabo Bryson – lead vocals (5)
  • Lynn Davis – backing vocals (5, 9, 11)
  • Jim Gilstrap – backing vocals (5, 11)
  • Portia Griffin – backing vocals (5)
  • Pat Hawk – backing vocals (5)
  • Phillip Ingram – backing vocals (5, 9, 11)
  • Vann Johnson – backing vocals (5)
  • Rose Stone – backing vocals (5, 11)
  • Fred White – backing vocals (5, 11)
  • Jean McLean – backing vocals (9)
  • Aaron Neville – lead vocals (9)
  • Alex Brown – backing vocals (11)

Production

  • Producers – Kenny G (tracks 1–4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14); Walter Afanasieff (tracks 5 and 9–11); David Foster (tracks 5 and 9)
  • Engineers – Kevin Becka (tracks 1–4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14); Dana Jon Chappelle (tracks 5 and 11); Humberto Gatica (track 9); Manny LaCarrubba (track 10)
  • Assistant engineers – Steve Shepherd (tracks 1–9, 12 and 14); Kevin Becka (tracks 5 and 9); Manny LaCarrubba (track 11)
  • Additional engineering – David Gleeson (track 5); Jeffrey Woodruff (track 5); Kevin Becka (tracks 5 and 9); Steve Shepherd (tracks 5 and 9); Dana Jon Chappelle (track 9); Manny LaCarrubba (track 9)
  • Orchestra on tracks 8 and 14 engineered by John Richards, assisted by Eric Rudd
  • Mixing – Mick Guzauski (tracks 1–9, 11–14); Steve Shepherd (track 10)
  • Art direction and design – Susan Mendola
  • Photography – Matthew Rolston
  • Liner notes – Kenny G

Charts

Certifications and sales

‹See Tfd›‹See Tfd›
Certifications and sales for Breathless
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[35] 3× Platinum 210,000^
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[36] Platinum 250,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[37] 15× Platinum 1,500,000^
Germany — 250,000[38]
Ghana — 80,000[39]
Ireland — 180,000[40]
Japan (RIAJ)[41] Platinum 200,000^
Korea — ≈1,000,000[42]
New Zealand (RMNZ)[43] Platinum 15,000^
Singapore — 160,000[44]
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[45] 8× Platinum 800,000^
Taiwan — 200,000[46]
United Kingdom (BPI)[47] Platinum 300,000^
United States (RIAA)[48] 12× Platinum 12,000,000^
Summaries
Asia Pacific — 13,000,000[42]
Worldwide — 40,000,000[49]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

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