Klarinet Archive - Posting 000609.txt from 1997/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Kenny G
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 22:17:01 -0500

At 01:25 PM 12/11/97 -0600, Baldy wrote:
>Dr. David McClune -wisely said
>
>> It is easy to pontificate from a practice room, but let's face it; more
>kids
>> are in instrumental music programs because Kenny G and other "pop-jazz"
>> instrumentalists have made it to the mainstream.
>>
>In today's "Amusement Business" I see that two Kenny G concerts in Mexico
>City on Nov 17 & 18 grossed $549,369. Whatever our beliefs of him as an
>artist - he can afford not to care.
>
If gross income is the primary determinant of artistic success, Mike Tyson
qualifies as a gourmet! :-)

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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.