Sep 22, 2026 12:26 PM
Hyde Park Jazz Fest on Chicago’s South Side to Present 20th Edition
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival will take place for the 20th time on the final weekend of September 2026. Beginning half…
Rhythm And Romance is a combination of samba, salsa and bossa nova love songs. The album includes the ballad “Sabor A Mi” and “Besame Mucho.” He performs with drummer Alex Acuña, guitarist Ramon Stagnaro, bassist John Pena, percussionist Michito Sanchez and producer Walter Afanasieff. The album also features guest vocals by Camila and Chilean vocalist Barbara Munoz.
Kenny G’s tour dates include:
Jan. 18, 2008: Town and Country Hotel, San Diego
Feb. 22, 2008: Paramount Theatre, Denver
Feb. 23, 2008: Vilar Center for the Arts, Beverly Creek, Colo.
Feb. 26, 2008: The Dodge Theater, Phoenix
March 7, 2008: Centennial Hall Convention Center, Juneau, Alaska
March 9, 2008: Hering Auditorium, Fairbanks, Alaska
March 10, 2008: Atwood Concert Hall, Anchorage, Alaska
March 14, 2008: Castle Theatre Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui, Hawaii
March 15, 2008: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, Honolulu
March 16, 2008: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, Honolulu
March 21, 2008: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach, Fla.
March 2, 2008: King Center for the Performing Arts, Melbourne, Fla.
March 24, 2008: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Fla.
March 25, 2008: Barbara B. Mann Performing Art Center, Ft. Myers, Fla.
March 26, 2008: Fillmore Miami Beach, Miami
More Info: kennyg.com
A solo concert by saxophonist Joshua Redman will close the first night of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival on Sept. 26.
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The Hyde Park Jazz Festival will take place for the 20th time on the final weekend of September 2026. Beginning half…
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