Kenny G - I'm In The Mood For Love: The Most Romantic Melodies Of All Time - CD

Kenny G lends his signature style to the MOST ROMANTIC MELODIES OF ALL-TIME. Sure to follow in the footsteps of his genre-busting predecessors, his new album includes Kenny's unique take on romantic contemporary classics. He has again teamed up with longtime collaborator Walter Afanasieff for THE MOST ROMANTIC MELODIES OF ALL TIME, marking Kenny's return to an all instrumental format after his successful quot;duetsquot; vocal album.

There are bound to be those who will simply refuse to give Kenny G's 2006 release, I'm in the Mood for Love, half a chance, and it's a crying shame. Returning to a purely instrumental approach following At Last...The Duets Album (which featured a great cameo by Chaka Khan), I'm in the Mood for Love is admittedly a lot like Kenny G's other albums. Like At Last..., this is yet another album's worth of standards, ranging from torch songs to "Yesterday." And like every other album Kenny G has made, it's pop-oriented and ultra-smooth. But the overall feel of this release is a little brassier and a smidgen more big band than usual, and it adds up to some sparkling moments. The title track, "I'm in the Mood for Love," two-steps along with ease, warmth, and genuine emotion, and it's a real treat to hear Walter Afanasieff on piano. "The Way You Look Tonight" is refreshingly genteel, and there's something gratifying in hearing Kenny G belt out "Fly Me to the Moon." Naturally, there are a few underwhelming moments on the album. Kenny G's squealing improvisation on "Love Theme from 'Romeo and Juliet'" is a little over the top, and a few of the arrangements are forgettable, if not a tad silly (the chimes on "If," for example). But when a slinky-sweet number like "It Had to Be You" comes rolling around, you forget all about it. ~ Margaret Reges, All Music Guide

Performer	Kenny G
Music genre	Easy Listening
Music subgenre	Smooth Jazz
Music release type	Release
Media format	CD
Original release date	2006
Edition	Standard
Language	English
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	I'm In The Mood For Love: Most Romantic Melodies [CD]
Track listing	You're Beautiful,Way We Were,Yesterday,I'm in the Mood for Love,If,Way You Look Tonight,If I Ain't Got You,Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet,It Had to Be You,Shadow of Your Smile,Fly Me to the Moon / You Make Me Feel So Young,As Time Goes By,You Raise Me Up
Record label	Arista
Songwriter	songwriter
Track name	You're Beautiful, The Way We Were, Yesterday, I'm In the Mood For Love, If, The Way You Look Tonight, If I Ain't Got You, Love Theme from "Romeo & Juliet", It Had to Be You, The Shadow of Your Smile, Fly Me to the Moon / You Make Me Feel So Young, As Time Goes By, You Raise Me Up
Duration	48 min
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N