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.). "Danny's Song" is the title of a song written by the American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. It first appeared on the album Sittin' In, the debut album by Loggins and Messina.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.