A Tale of Two Kenny Gs

Jazz United by WBGO Jazz

Dec 17, 202159:39Music

One is a chart-topping juggernaut who has sparked musical controversy for the last 35 years. The other is a master who’s spent that same span of time balancing improvisational fire with lyrical soul. Yes, in both instanc...

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