Why is it that we all LOVE David Sanborn, but detest Kenny G? The music here on this hearty 2 disc anthology came out at essentially the same time as the G Forcer, was purchased by the same crowd, and doesn’t sound THAT much different. Yet, the THAT in the previous sentence is what makes all of the difference. Sanborn’s got a jazz heart that makes Kenny G come off like the Tin Woodsman. His albums like “Takin’ Off,” “Voyeur” and “Double Vision,” all well represented here, have a silky swing that energizes the listener. He also knows who to team up with; his meeting with Marcus Miller on “Snakes” and other tunes is spot on, ditto with Dave Grolnick on “Straight To The Heart.” Yes, it’s light, yes, it’s smooth, and yes, it’s a thoroughly enjoyable guilty pleasure.
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