Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G arrived safely in Kenya on Thursday evening ahead of his show at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on September 27.
The legendary jazz saxophonist was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the media and even organisers who dubbed the event “a special evening that promises to be as much an experience as it is a performance.”
Speaking to the media, Kenny G said he was excited for his first performance in the country.
“I’ve been to Nairobi three times before, mostly for holidays and safari, but this is my first time performing here,” he said. “I’m from another part of the world, so for people here to know my music and welcome me in this way is incredible. If my melodies can create good memories for people, then that’s the greatest reward.”
Tickets sales are currently closed for the performance dubbed “One-night only with Kenny G.”
For enthusiasts of classical music and Jazz, Kenny G is considered the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, with over 75 million records sold. He is celebrated for classics such as “Songbird”, “Forever in Love”, and “Breathless”, the latter being the best-selling instrumental album in history.
His career has spanned collaborations with music icons, including Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, and Kanye West, and he famously holds a Guinness World Record for sustaining a single saxophone note for 45 minutes and 47 seconds.
This weekend, the instrumentalist will share the stage with two of Kenya’s most respected contemporary artists, Coster Ojwang and Kato Change.
