Kenneth Gorelick (born June 5; 1956); better known by his stage name Kenny G; is an American saxophonist whose fourth album; Duotones; brought him breakthrough success in 1986. Kennys main instrument is the soprano saxophone; but he also plays the alto and tenor saxophone and the flute on occasion.Kenny was born in Seattle; Washington; and first came into contact with a saxophone when he heard someone performing with one on The Ed Sullivan Show. He learned how to play under the direction of local trumpeter Gerald Pfister and by practicing along with records (mostly of Grover Washington; Jr.). Going Home was the first track on Kenny G Live which is the first live album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records in 1989, and peaked at number 2 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and number 16 on the Billboard 200. This album was played live at Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay in San Diego, California.Kenneth Gorelick (born June 5; 1956); better known by his stage name Kenny G; is an American saxophonist whose fourth album; Duotones; brought him breakthrough success in 1986. Kennys main instrument is the soprano saxophone; but he also plays.