| Heart and Soul | ||||
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| Released | June 29, 2010 | |||
| Genre | Smooth jazz, R&B | |||
| Length | 56:24 | |||
| Label | Concord | |||
| Producer | Kenny G, Walter Afanasieff | |||
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| Singles from Heart and Soul | ||||
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Heart and Soul is the sixteenth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G. The album was released on June 29, 2010 and produced by Walter Afanasieff. [1] On December 1, 2010, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heart and Soul" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Déjà Vu" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 5:00 |
| 3. | "Fall Again" (featuring Robin Thicke) | Walter Afanasieff, Robin Thicke | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Letters from Home" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 3:56 |
| 5. | "The Promise" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 5:13 |
| 6. | "No Place Like Home" (featuring Babyface) | Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds | 3:56 |
| 7. | "My Devotion" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 5:16 |
| 8. | "G-Walkin'" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 6:10 |
| 9. | "Sunrise" | Walter Afanasieff, Adrian Bradford, Kenny G | 5:26 |
| 10. | "One Breath" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 3:31 |
| 11. | "Encore" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 3:46 |
| 12. | "After Hours" | Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G | 5:21 |
The album was also commercially successful, which debuted and peaked at number one in the Billboard Jazz Albums chart [2] on July 17, 2010. It debuted and peaked at number thirty-three in the Billboard 200 on July 17, 2010. [3]
The singles released from this album were quite successful in the Billboard Jazz Songs chart in 2010. "Fall Again" peaked at number six, [4] while "Heart and Soul" debuted at number twenty-three, [5] and peaked at number one. [6]
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Greek Album Charts | 24 [7] |
| Polish Album Charts | 28 [8] |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 33 |
| U.S. Billboard Jazz Albums | 1 |
Breathless is the sixth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G, released in October 20, 1992, on Arista Records. It reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and number 2 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The track "Forever in Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition at the 1994 ceremony and reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Classics in the Key of G is the first cover album and ninth studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records on June 28, 1999, and reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 13 on the Internet Albums chart, number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 27 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Faith: A Holiday Album is the second holiday album and tenth studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records on November 16, 1999, and peaked at number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 4 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, number 5 on the Internet Albums chart, and number 6 on the Billboard 200. The album also received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Album.
Miracles: The Holiday Album is the first holiday album and seventh studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records on November 22, 1994, and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200, Contemporary Jazz Albums and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It was the overall best-selling Christmas/holiday album in the United States for both 1994 and 1996. It sold 2,987,000 copies in 1994 and 888,000 copies in 1996.
Wishes: A Holiday Album is the third Christmas album and twelfth studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records on October 22, 2002, and peaked at number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz chart, number 2 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 29 on the Billboard 200, number 34 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 64 on the Internet Albums chart. It was the second best-selling Christmas album in the US for 2002 with sales of 501,000 copies for the year.
Duotones is the fourth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G, released on September 29, 1986 by Arista Records. It features one of Kenny G's best-known songs, "Songbird", which reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Illumination is the nineteenth studio album by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in September 2005 on Sanctuary Records. The album rose to No. 8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 32 on the Billboard 200 chart. Illumination was also Grammy nominated within the category of Best R&B Album. It is the last Earth, Wind & Fire album to feature their founder and co-lead vocalist Maurice White.
G Force is the second studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records in 1983, and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, number 17 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and number 62 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Silhouette is the fifth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records in 1988, and reached number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 8 on the Billboard 200, and number 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Kenny G Live 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 recorded live at both Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay in San Diego, California. and also at the Seattle Center Opera House.
The Moment is the eighth studio album by American saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records in 1996, and reached number 1 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 2 on the Billboard 200, number 9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 16 on the Canadian Albums Chart.
Paradise is the eleventh studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records in 2002, and reached number 2 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 9 on the Billboard 200 and Internet Albums charts and number 15 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
I'm in the Mood For Love...The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time is the third cover album and fourteenth studio album by saxophonist Kenny G. It was released by Arista Records in 2006 and was the last album for the label. The Asian version also includes a bonus track.
"Havana" is the title of a 1997 single and instrumental by jazz musician Kenny G. It was the second single taken from his 1996 studio album The Moment, released on Arista Records.
"By the Time This Night Is Over" is a song by American musician Kenny G and singer-songwriter Peabo Bryson, released as a single from Kenny G's sixth studio album, Breathless, in 1993 and on Bryson's 16th studio album, Through the Fire, in 1994. The song peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 37 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles. On the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, "By the Time This Night Is Over" spent two weeks at number one, while in Canada, the song reached number six on the RPM Top Singles chart and number one on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart.
Rhythm & Romance is the fifteenth studio album by Kenny G. The first of two bossa nova albums by the artist, the album peaked at number 15 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and number 14 on the Billboard 200. There was a tour supporting the album, called An Evening of Rhythm & Romance.
"Sentimental" is a song by American Smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G, from his sixth studio album, Breathless (1992).
"Fall Again" is a song written for Michael Jackson by Walter Afanasieff and Robin Thicke with some lyrics written by Jackson. He recorded his demo of the song in 1999. Songwriter Afanasieff confirmed in January 2000, "We worked to the point that we were three-fourths of the way finished, then the incident happened when his son (Prince) got very sick. We’re going to have to reserve a little spot to finish the song." The demo was later released on November 16, 2004, as an album track of Jackson's limited edition box set The Ultimate Collection. In 2010, a version by Kenny G with Robin Thicke on vocals became a hit. The song has been performed by many artists. Jackson recorded a demo of the song in 1999 during the sessions for his album Invincible, but the song was never finished.
"Heart and Soul" is a single by American smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G, from his 2010 studio album Heart and Soul which was released on June 29, 2010.
Brazilian Nights is the seventeenth studio album by Kenny G, released on January 27, 2015, his second bossa nova album, following Rhythm & Romance released in 2008, and his first studio album since Heart and Soul (2010).
