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Heart and Soul
Studio album by
Kenny G
ReleasedJune 29, 2010
GenreSmooth jazz, R&B
Length56:24
LabelConcord
ProducerKenny G, Walter Afanasieff
Kenny G chronology
Rhythm & Romance
(2008) 		Heart and Soul
(2010) 		Namaste
(2012)
Singles from Heart and Soul
  1. "Fall Again"
    Released: June 2010
  2. "Heart and Soul"
    Released: July 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Heart and Soul is the sixteenth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G. The album was released on June 29, 2010 and produced by Walter Afanasieff.[1] On December 1, 2010, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Heart and Soul"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G4:35
2."Déjà Vu"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G5:00
3."Fall Again" (featuring Robin Thicke)Walter Afanasieff, Robin Thicke4:14
4."Letters from Home"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G3:56
5."The Promise"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G5:13
6."No Place Like Home" (featuring Babyface)Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds3:56
7."My Devotion"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G5:16
8."G-Walkin'"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G6:10
9."Sunrise"Walter Afanasieff, Adrian Bradford, Kenny G5:26
10."One Breath"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G3:31
11."Encore"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G3:46
12."After Hours"Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G5:21

Personnel

  • Kenny G – soprano saxophone (1-10, 12), saxophone arrangements (5), tenor saxophone (11)
  • Walter Afanasieff – keyboard and rhythm programming (1-5, 7-12), saxophone arrangements (5), Hammond B3 organ (11)
  • Adrian Bradford – keyboards, programming
  • Babyface – keyboard and rhythm programming (6), bass (6), backing vocals (6)
  • Max G – nylon guitar (4)
  • John Raymond – guitar (12)
  • Julian Bradford – bass (11)
  • Jorge Calandrelli – orchestra arrangements and conductor (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
  • Gina Zimmitti – orchestra contractor (1, 4, 5, 7, 10)
  • Robin Thicke – lead and backing vocals (3)

Production

  • Producers – Kenny G and Walter Afanasieff (tracks 1-5, 7-11); Kenneth "Babyface" Edmunds (track 6).
  • Additional Production and Engineer – Adrian Bradford
  • Production Coordinator – Rich Davis
  • Engineers – Steve Churchyard (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7 & 10); Tyler Gordon (tracks 2, 3, 8, 9 & 12); Paul Boutin (track 6); David Channing (track 11).
  • Mixed by Mick Guzauski at The G House Studio.
  • Mix Consultant – Steve Shepherd
  • ProTools Engineer on tracks 1, 4, 5, 7 & 10 – Joe Wohlmuth
  • Mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering (Hollywood, CA).
  • Art Direction – Larissa Collins
  • Design – Tommy Steele
  • Photography – Dominick Guillemot
  • Management – Mark Adelman

Chart performance

The album was also commercially successful, which debuted and peaked at number one in the Billboard Jazz Albums chart[2] on July 17, 2010. It debuted and peaked at number thirty-three in the Billboard 200 on July 17, 2010.[3]

The singles released from this album were quite successful in the Billboard Jazz Songs chart in 2010. "Fall Again" peaked at number six,[4] while "Heart and Soul" debuted at number twenty-three,[5] and peaked at number one.[6]

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Greek Album Charts 24[7]
Polish Album Charts 28[8]
U.S. Billboard 200 33
U.S. Billboard Jazz Albums 1

References

  1. ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Heart and Soul". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Billboard Jazz Albums Chart". Retrieved 2010-07-09.
  3. ^ "Album Info on Billboard.com". Retrieved 2010-07-09.
  4. ^ "Billboard Jazz Songs Charts". Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  5. ^ "Heart and Soul debuted in the Billboard Jazz Songs Chart". Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  6. ^ "Heart and Soul, Billboard Jazz songs". Retrieved 2010-09-30.
  7. ^ Steffen Hung. "Greek charts portal". greekcharts.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
  8. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_and_Soul_(Kenny_G_album)

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