Paradise  (Audio CD) 
by Kenny G

This is the first studio recording from Kenny G that I can say he was elevated, relaxed, and fluid. The compositions are creative while the music flows from deep within his soul.

The samples on the website only allow enough time to hear Kenny G begin in a structured parameter but do not give the listener the opportunity to hear him independently break away into rhythmic expression. His improvisation is impressive.

I agree with many others who feel that the Brian McKnight song sounds uninspired. It just doesn't have the charisma of the others. It easily could be deleted, leaving an album with perfect continuity.

No wonder Kenny G was nominated for a Grammy for this work. It is his best recording yet. Hopefully there will be many others in his future that are equally as brilliant.

4 of 5 found the following review helpful:

Paradise Found  May 15, 2004
I will freely admit to having a love/hate relationship with saxophonist Kenny G. While frequently I find his music far too innocuous and musically uninteresting I will also readily admit to finding him a not so small guilty pleasure. And with the release of " Paradise " my exasperating relationship continues. Inquiring minds may want to know...

My introduction to this disc was at a listening station in a nearby booksellers. And while the initial strands of the song " Brazil " didn't exactly knock me out I did find it pleasant enough...in an innocuous fashion that is. Nevertheless, hope springing eternal and all that I found myself purchasing my very own copy and after digesting it for several months now have found it more and more in my CD player. " Brazil " has grown on me quite a bit as of late and " Malibu Dreams " is gorgeous ( though I find the title sounding far too much like the name of a daytime soap-opera or something akin to that. ) The real surprise was of course " One More Time " with lyrics sung by Chante Moore.
A beautiful number that grows more enchanting with every listen. Of course there are other surprises as well but I'll let you discover them for yourselves. Ok, one more of mine would be " Falling In The Moonlight " another very languid and inviting selection that makes me stop whatever I may be doing and give my full attention to. The disc as a whole does possess a certain warm and intimate atmosphere that is truly engaging.

Overall, while Jazz purists the world over may ultimately condemn Kenny ( and no, I don't know if I would call this jazz either! ) I will admit to enjoying his music very much and finding myself happy for accepting it for what it is. And at least as far as this CD is concerned Kenny has indeed helped me find a small slice of " Paradise. " Here's hoping you find yours as well. All the best...