A Different Spin on Pat's Classic Kenny G Rant

[1316wwood]

I always enjoy the story of when David Foster asked Kenny G to play the birthday party of a well known popular artist. Kenny declined because he was afraid of the ridicule he would receive from his counterparts. Kenny has sold a ton of records/cds. Many artists are jealous. Kenny is a true talent but because of the direction he takes his music he is not respected amongst many of his peers. Take the time to listen to an interview Kenny did with a podcast called The Strip. It is a Las Vegas based podcast and was probably done around the time he was performing with the David Foster and Friends gathering or perhaps some solo gigs in LV. After listening, you may understand a little more where Metheny and others are coming from.

I have the utmost respect for Metheny btw and really admired how he did not want to edit his music for SJ radio. But when he did, it took off. i.e. We Live Here.