Kenny G

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Occupation

saxophonist

Born in

Seattle

Born

June 5, 1956

Zodiac

Gemini

25,651

days alive

70

years old

$100 million

net worth

#581 of 2,697

Born
June 5, 1956 in 🇺🇸Seattle
Zodiac
♊︎Gemini·monkey 🐒
Updated Jul 2026

About

Kenneth Bruce Gorelick is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records, making him also the best-selling instrumentalist in history.

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Earth
Air
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Sun Sign

Gemini♊︎

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Moon Sign

Taurus♉︎

Dominant Element

Air

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for June 5, 1956

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2024
Day 24,681
Age 67

Released 'Innocence'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2024

Kenny G released his studio album 'Innocence'.

2021
Day 23,586
Age 64

Released 'New Standards'

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96%
Jan 1, 2021

Kenny G released his studio album 'New Standards'.

Day 23,586
Age 64

Documentary 'Listening to Kenny G' released

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2021

A documentary about Kenny G's life and music was released.

2015
Day 21,394
Age 58

Released 'Brazilian Nights'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2015

Kenny G released 'Brazilian Nights', a tribute to Brazilian music.

2012
Day 20,298
Age 55

Divorced Lyndie Benson

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2012

Kenny G's divorce from Lyndie Benson was finalized.

2010
Day 19,568
Age 53

Released 'Heart and Soul'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2010

Kenny G released the album 'Heart and Soul'.

2008
Day 18,837
Age 51

Released 'Rhythm & Romance'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2008

Kenny G released 'Rhythm & Romance'.

2006
Day 18,107
Age 49

Released 'I'm in the Mood for Love... The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2006

Kenny G released 'I'm in the Mood for Love'.

2004
Day 17,376
Age 47

Released 'At Last...The Duets Album'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2004

Kenny G released 'At Last...The Duets Album'.

1994
Day 13,724
Age 37

Won Grammy Award

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1994

Kenny G won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.

Day 13,724
Age 37

Released 'Miracles: The Holiday Album'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1994

Kenny G released 'Miracles: The Holiday Album'.

1992
Day 12,993
Age 35

Released 'Breathless'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1992

'Breathless' became Kenny G's best-selling album.

Day 12,993
Age 35

Married Lyndie Benson

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1992

Kenny G married Lyndie Benson.

1989
Day 11,898
Age 32

Released 'Live'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1989

Kenny G released his first live album, 'Kenny G Live'.

1986
Day 10,802
Age 29

Released 'Duotones'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1986

Kenny G released 'Duotones', achieving commercial success.

1982
Day 9,341
Age 25

Signed with Arista Records

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1982

Kenny G signed with Arista Records.

1979
Day 8,245
Age 22

Graduated from University of Washington

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1979

Graduated from the University of Washington, majoring in accounting.

1970
Day 4,958
Age 13

Played with Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra

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96%
Jan 1, 1970

Kenny G played with Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra.

1956
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Seattle, Washington

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Jun 5, 1956

Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (Kenny G) was born in Seattle, Washington.