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From John Matouk, for About.com

Kenny G to Release Latin Inspired "Rhythm and Romance"

Friday January 18, 2008
On February 5th, Concord Records will release the latest album by Kenny G, Rhythm and Romance. It's G's first ever CD of Latin love songs just in time for the Valentine's Day season. The music combines the sounds of samba, salsa and bossa nova on classics like “Sabor a Mi” and “Besame Mucho.” The CD also features stellar Latin musicians including Alex Acuña of Weather Report (drums), Ramon Stagnaro (guitar), John Pena (bass), Michito Sanchez (percussion) Enrique Martinez (accordion), Nathan East (bass), Paulino Da Costa (percussion) and producer Walter Afanasieff (piano). Rising Chilean star Barbara Munoz and Spanish-speaking pop/rock sensation Camila also appear on the record.

In support of the album, Kenny G will be touring the following cities:

02/22/08, Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO
02/23/08, Vilar Center for the Arts, Beverly Creek, CO
02/26/08, The Dodge Theater, Phoenix, AZ
03/07/08, Centennial Hall Convention Center, Juneau, AK
03/09/08, Hering Auditorium, Fairbanks, AK
03/10/08, Atwood Concert Hall, Anchorage, AK
03/14/08, Castle Theatre Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui, HI
03/15/08, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, Honolulu, HI
03/16/08, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, Honolulu, HI
03/21/08, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, W. Palm Beach, FL
03/22/08, King Center for the Performing Arts, Melbourne, FL
03/24/08, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
03/25/08, Barbara B. Mann Performing Art Center, Ft. Myers, FL
03/26/08, Fillmore Miami Beach, Miami, FL

“Besame Mucho” Audio Streams:
Windows Media
Quicktime

Preferred retail link:
Concord Music Group

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