Kenny G Plays the State Theatre, Sunday, Dec. 6

MINNEAPOLIS—Kenny G, the Grammy Award-winning saxophonist with over 75 million albums sold worldwide, brings his holiday show to Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. His sixth album, “Breathless,” became the biggest selling instrumental record in U.S. history and featured the phenomenally popular single “Forever in Love,” which won the smooth jazz composer and songwriter a 1994 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. “Rhythm and Romance,” his first venture into the world of Latin Jazz, was released in 2008 on the Concord Records label. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Visit www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1-800-982-2787 for tickets or more information.

Originally from Seattle, Kenny G first gained notoriety as a sideman for Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra and released his first album (“Kenny G”) in 1982 on the Arista Records label. In 1988, he became a household name after performing a single from his fourth album (“Duotones”) on The Tonight Show and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole and Frank Sinatra. Kenny G also earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1997 for playing the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone, an E-flat held for over 45 minutes. Known mainly for his talent with the soprano saxophone, he also plays alto and tenor saxophone and flute. He travels to Minneapolis to perform a special concert to kick off the holidays as part of a multi-city tour.

TICKET INFORMATION
Kenny G performs Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402). Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. and range in price from $42 to $52 depending on seating preference. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or through Ticketmaster by calling 1-800-982-2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. Groups of 10 or more should call 612-373-5665 for information and reservations.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres, is a non-profit organization devoted to enriching the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Twin Cities. The Trust’s programs include Broadway touring productions, the SpotLight Musical Theatre Program for high schools, Critical View student reviewer program, Teen Ushers, the Access Program and Kids Night. For more information, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org.