“Miles Davis LOVED Songbird!“ // The Hang Episode #2 - Kenny G

In this episode Ryan and Dave hang with the best selling instrumentalist of all time, Kenny G! He talks about how he deals with the “jazz police,“ what Miles Davis thought of his music, performing at Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s house, and so much more! 00:00 Just play the right notes! 00:17 Welcome Kenny G! 02:14 Kenny’s Cameo 03:44 Putting out the best product possible 04:47 Playing with Jeff Lorber 06:20 His first gig was with Barry White 07:50 Practicing EVERY day 09:40 Wrong notes only 12:20 Everybody has an opinion 14:07 The Jazz Police 18:41 Miles Davis loved Songbird 22:16 500bpm vs. beautiful melody 24:44 Playing with Michael Brecker 28:42 Dream collaboration 31:52 Ryan/Dave/Kenny collaboration 34:20 Kenny’s gig horror story 47:23 Playing oboe with Liberace 48:21 Hobbies outside of music 58:08 What to teach students? 1:03:13 Being self-taught 1:05:57 Transcribing as a tool 1:08:32 Creating the “perfect“ solo 1:13:22 Practice routines 1:23:59 Kenny’s 4-hour workday 1:25:04 Wrong Notes Only coffee 1:27:05 One of the first Starbucks investors 1:30:13 My imaginary friend is Kenny G 1:33:05 Playing for Kanye West and Kim Kardashian 1:38:35 Streaming vs. physical albums? 1:40:48 How Kenny opened for George Benson 1:45:55 Is there a formula write a hit song? 1:47:05 Kenny is the reason Ryan exists 1:48:15 Dave and Kenny singing “In the Rain“ 1:50:26 Kenny G is a normal person 1:53:35 Just keep playing 1:58:27 Dedicate yourself to getting GREAT Ryan Devlin ►Website: ►IG: @rfdsax Dave Pollack ►FREE Improvisation Masterclass! ►YouTube: @DavePollack Thank you to our supporters! Boston Sax Shop ► Leatherback Roasters ► Listen on your favorite podcast platform: ►Apple: ►Spotify: “The Hang Podcast“ hosted by Ryan Devlin and Dave Pollack Filmed and edited by Daniel Baldwin The Hang is more important than the gig!