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American saxophonist, composer, and producer renowned as the best-selling instrumental artist of all time, famous for popularizing smooth jazz.Kenny G rose to global fame in the 1980s and 1990s with his melodic saxophone style. His 1992 album 'Breathless' sold over 15 million copies worldwide, and his signature song 'Songbird' became a cultural touchstone. He holds a Guinness World Record for the longest-held saxophone note (45 minutes 47 seconds). Despite criticism from jazz purists, his accessible sound dominated adult contemporary charts for decades.

• He taught himself saxophone at age 10 after hearing someone play on TV, practicing obsessively with a vinyl record to mimic the sound.
• In 1997, he broke the world record for longest continuous note on a saxophone by sustaining an E-flat for nearly 46 minutes using circular breathing.
• His 1994 Christmas album 'Miracles' remains one of the best-selling holiday albums in history, with over 13 million copies sold.
• Kenny G faced criticism from jazz legend Miles Davis and others who felt his simplified style commercialized jazz, though he cited Grover Washington Jr. as his primary influence.
• He holds honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and the University of Southern California, recognizing his impact on music education.