Silhouette (Kenny G instrumental)
instrumental by saxophonist Kenny G,
"Silhouette" is an instrumental by American smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G, from his fifth studio album of the same name, which was released in 1988.
Chart performance
"Silhouette" peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard magazine Hot 100 chart, No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and No. 35 on the Hot R&B chart.
Personnel
Kenny G – all other instruments, soprano saxophone
Walter Afanasieff – keyboards
Vail Johnson – fretless bass
Peter Bunetta – bass drum
Production
Producers – Kenny G.
Engineers – Steve Smart; Gerry Brown.
Mixing – Mick Guzauski.
Design – Susan Mendola
Hand Lettering – Bernie Maisner
Photography – Rose Shoshana
Management – Turner Management Group, Inc.
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