Rhythm & Romance

Pop this CD into your player, select track eight, turn up the volume, close your eyes and listen to what a true master can do to an old classic such as 'Besame Mucho' — it’s sublime saxophone mastery and sheer bliss to chill out to.

And so it is with the rest of this album.

Despite his numerous detractors who ridicule everything from his perm to his inoffensive music, Kenny G is internationally acknowledged, loved and admired as probably one of the greatest living soprano saxophonists and he proves it over and over on this CD.

'Rhythm Romance' is his first really serious venture into the world of Latin beat and he succeeds masterfully in marrying his own very special touch of melody with the fire and passion, the haunting pathos, romance, heart-ache and deep emotions that permeates classic Latin music.

There are 12 tracks to choose from, including such wellknowns as 'Tango', 'Peruvian Nights', 'Brasilia' and 'Besame Mucho', as well as 'Mirame Bailar', starring Barbara Munoz and 'Es Hora de Decir', featuring Camila.

Good stuff, all of it. If you like sax and enjoy Kenny’s music don’t miss this one.