Kenny G is, without a doubt, the best known name in Jazz. Possibly one of the best known in music. Ten year's ago, when the vision for a world class Jazz Festival in Monroe, Michigan came to me, I dreamed of having the Sax Superstar perform at our 10 Year Anniversary. I knew if the event were successful over a decade span of time, the dream could become reality. It has been...and it did.
Kenny Gorelick, began his playing as an aspiring high school saxophone player. At a very young age, he was asked to perform with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, created by Barry White. Then, he became the saxman for Jeff Lorber's Fusion band. The rest is history. With appearances on such programs as the Tonight Show performing his soon to be hit, "Songbird"...his star rose quickly and has been floating in musical paradise ever since.
With more than 100 million in "record" sales worldwide and sold out performances across the globe, KG has enjoyed Hall of Fame success to this day. His day at the River Raisin Jazz Festival was no exception.
The lineup for the festival was stellar. The weather was perfect and the crowds were record breaking in their own special way. The River Raisin Jazz Festival has become a phenom unparalleled in bringing notoriety to the community it calls home. It has also brought economic impact to the entire region and scores of visitors from across the nation...things that other communities spend countless dollars and resources attempting to duplicate. Over 50,000 Jazz fans flock to Monroe's St. Mary's Park on the banks of the Historic River Raisin each year. This year, Monroe Police estimate that 30,000 were in attendance for Kenny G's performance alone. The legend continues.
The next decade of the River Raisin Jazz Festival holds even greater promise. Despite having hosted the biggest names in Jazz, including but not limited to Chris Botti, Chuck Mangione, Spyro Gyra, Earl Klugh, Rick Braun and many others...there are many more to come. We hope you will be with us.
You can stay up to date on our Facebook page. Cheers!
Kenny Gorelick, began his playing as an aspiring high school saxophone player. At a very young age, he was asked to perform with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, created by Barry White. Then, he became the saxman for Jeff Lorber's Fusion band. The rest is history. With appearances on such programs as the Tonight Show performing his soon to be hit, "Songbird"...his star rose quickly and has been floating in musical paradise ever since.
With more than 100 million in "record" sales worldwide and sold out performances across the globe, KG has enjoyed Hall of Fame success to this day. His day at the River Raisin Jazz Festival was no exception.
The lineup for the festival was stellar. The weather was perfect and the crowds were record breaking in their own special way. The River Raisin Jazz Festival has become a phenom unparalleled in bringing notoriety to the community it calls home. It has also brought economic impact to the entire region and scores of visitors from across the nation...things that other communities spend countless dollars and resources attempting to duplicate. Over 50,000 Jazz fans flock to Monroe's St. Mary's Park on the banks of the Historic River Raisin each year. This year, Monroe Police estimate that 30,000 were in attendance for Kenny G's performance alone. The legend continues.
The next decade of the River Raisin Jazz Festival holds even greater promise. Despite having hosted the biggest names in Jazz, including but not limited to Chris Botti, Chuck Mangione, Spyro Gyra, Earl Klugh, Rick Braun and many others...there are many more to come. We hope you will be with us.
You can stay up to date on our Facebook page. Cheers!
