G Force [Expanded Edition]

by Kenny G

Overview

Kenny G's work can be divided into three main categories: first, his improvisatory fusion efforts as a Jeff Lorber sideman in the late '70s; second, his R&B-oriented albums of 1982-1985; and third, the elevator Muzak he has specialized in since 1986. Falling into the second category, G Force is a fairly decent urban contemporary release that clearly benefits from the input of Kashif (who serves as executive producer). Kashif was hot at the time, and the R&B singer/producer/songwriter had been burning up the charts with hits by Evelyn "Champagne" King, George Benson, Howard Johnson and himself. Kashif's stamp is all over this sleek album; you can hear it on both the tunes with R&B vocals ("Hi, How Ya Doin'" and "Do Me Right") and groove-oriented instrumentals like "I've Been Missin' You" and "I Wanna Be Yours." G Force, Kenny G's second album, is a long way from the adventurous fusion Kenny G had recorded with Lorber, and the sax solos he was taking in 1983 were hardly breathtaking. But thanks to Kashif's participation, G Force is an enjoyable, R&B-oriented date and is probably the best album he did as a leader (which isn't saying a lot, considering how boring most of his subsequent projects would be). ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	09/27/2016
Label:	Funky Town Grooves
UPC:	5060196464166
Rank:	3534

Tracks

1. Hi, How Ya Doin'?
2. I've Been Missin' You
3. Tribeca
4. G Force
5. Do Me Right
6. I Wanna Be Yours
7. Sunset at Noon
8. Help Yourself to My Love
9. Hi, How Ya Doin'? [Gravity Mix]
10. Hi, How Ya Doin'? [Long Instrumental Version]
11. I've Been Missin' You [Long Live Version]
12. Hi, How Ya Doin'? [7 Inch Version]
13. Tribeca [Long Live Version]
14. Hi, How Ya Doin'? [Instrumental Rap Version]
15. Help Yourself to My Love [7" Version]
16. Hi, How Ya Doin'? [Detention Mix]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kenny G   Primary Artist,Flute,Lyricon,Saxophone,Percussion,Synthesizer
Omar Hakim   Guest Artist,Drums
Kashif   Keyboards,Percussion,Synclavier,Synthesizer,Bass,Drums
Leslie Ming   Drums
Yogi Horton   Drums,Guitar
Paul Lawrence Jones III   Keyboards
Barry J. Eastmond   Keyboards
Jan   Vocals (Background)
Lillo Thomas   Vocals (Background)
Darroll Gustamachio   Vocals (Background)
Angie   Vocals (Background)
Steve Horton   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Steven Wayne Horton   Vocals (Background)
Yolanda Lee   Vocals (Background)
Barry Sonjohn Johnson   Vocals
Steve Kroon   Percussion
B.J. Nelson   Vocals (Background)
Ira Siegel   Guitar
La La   Vocals (Background)
Bashiri Johnson   Percussion
Freddie Jackson   Vocals (Background)
Jeff Lorber   Keyboards
Wayne Brathwaite   Bass,Percussion,Synthesizer
Peter Scherer   Synclavier
Marlon McClain   Guitar

Technical Credits

Kashif   Arranger,Composer,Executive Producer
Michael Brauer   Engineer
Brian McGee   Engineer
Paul Lawrence Jones III   Composer
Kenny Gorelick   Composer
Carl Beatty   Engineer
Jon Marshall Smith   Engineer
Darroll Gustamachio   Engineer
Howard Fritzson   Art Direction
Steve Horton   Arranger,Composer
Pierre Chanteau   Photography
Tom Gartland   Assistant Engineer
Steven Wayne Horton   Arranger
Larry DeCarmine   Assistant Engineer
Pamela Janrette   Make-Up
Donn Davenport   Art Direction
John Davenport   Assistant Engineer
Steve Goldman   Mixing
Bill-Dog Dooley   Engineer
Kenny G   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Wayne Brathwaite   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Roger Sause   Composer
Ron Banks   Assistant Engineer
Marlon McClain   Composer