By Osagie Alonge
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Grammy Award winning Saxophonist Kenny G is set to hit the shores of Lagos, Nigeria for the annual Jazz concert Sax Appeal which will take place on Sunday, July 2011.
And to confirm his performance at the show which is in its third edition, the American Saxophonist released an audio statement on Friday, June 17, 2011 from his home in Poland.
The audio message reads ‘Hello Lagos Nigeria, This is Kenny G, Please join me at Sax Appeal 3 with Mike Aremu on July 3, 2011 at the Eko Expo Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.’, Kenny G who sounded quite delighted disclosed.
Born Kenneth Gorelick, the saxist will be performing in Lagos for the first time and according to his management will travel along with his 23 band members to entertain his numerous fans and followers.
Kenny G is a widely- travelled performer and musician with a fine and attractive sound many jazz listeners love to hate. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G’s sound has been a staple on adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-’80s.
Other guest appearances will include MOBO Award winner Yolanda Brown, Kunle Ayo, Judith Sephuma, Waje and others.
The music concert is put together by Saxophonist Mike Aremu and in just its third installation; Sax Appeal has garnered a lot of recognition.
Sax Appeal 3 will hold at the New Expo hall of Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on Sunday July 3, 2011.
Kenny G, who will join jam with Mike Aremu and other performers, ended his statement with “see you there!’’
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This concert is first of its kind.A must for all Jazz lovers.I will be there life and direct to witness Kenny G as he ่ช