Kenny G has arrived in Hanoi

This is Kenny G's second visit to Vietnam since his successful tour in 2015. He returns to Hanoi after 8 years as the opening artist for the Good Morning Vietnam project series co-organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper and IBGroup, which will take place at the My Dinh National Convention Center on November 14.

Kenny G came to Vietnam with 6 band members and 10 crew members. During their time in Hanoi, the group will stay at a 5-star hotel near the performance venue. Kenny G will stay in the Presidential Suite - usually reserved for heads of state, famous stars or the super-rich.

Kenny G is in Hanoi to prepare for the show.

Kenny G's entire group was insured by an international company. Mr. Nguyen Thuy Duong - Chairman of IB Group Vietnam - Production Director of Kenny G Live In Vietnam - revealed that Kenny G's side submitted a nearly 60-page list to the organizers in Vietnam, including detailed requirements related to accommodation, travel, sound and stage equipment, to ensure the quality of the show as well as the satisfaction of the artists. In particular, Kenny G's schedule is kept confidential.

He traveled in a luxury car with a private driver who was knowledgeable about culture and cuisine and could answer all of Kenny G's questions in English. Kenny G maintained the same technical requirements that he had set 8 years ago when he came to Vietnam to perform.

He travels in a luxury car with a private driver who is well versed in Vietnamese culture.

However, some BTC equipment had to be ordered from abroad to meet the male artist's very high requirements for sound and musical instruments to harmonize with the 63-year-old artist's saxophones.

Therefore, the organizers rented two Yamaha PM5DRH version 2.25 mixers (sound control systems) in Japan many months ago, one for the band, one for the audience - with a rental price of more than 30,000 USD. Of which, the percussion is an LP Galaxy, made mostly of wood and capable of creating a realistic, warm sound, specialized for Latin music as well as R&B, with a rental price equivalent to the mixer.

The Yamaha "Phoenix" drum set was purchased by the organizers from the US for about $30,000. In addition, Kenny G requested a Yamaha C7 piano with cables and a suitable source chosen by the artist himself. Kenny G also requested a Hercules stand and stand specifically for his two Selmer Mark VI trumpets.

Along with that, before coming to Vietnam, Kenny G's side sent detailed diagrams of the stage setup and construction of the podium, which must be accurate to the centimeter. Before the show, Kenny G's manager will conduct an inspection to ensure that the concert is perfect according to the artist's requirements as well as meeting international standards with perfect sound.

Before the show, Kenny G's manager will conduct a check to ensure the concert goes perfectly.

The organizers said that in this program, Kenny G will perform famous songs such as: Going Home, The Joy of Life, Forever in Love, Sentimental, By the Time This Night Is Over, Songbird, Havana, The Moment, My Heart Will Go On... but completely new.

In addition, the audience will enjoy a familiar folk song for the first time through Kenny G's legendary trumpet. The organizers have suggested the songs: Trong com, Beo dat may troi, Nguoi oi nguoi o dung ve for Kenny G to arrange into smooth jazz.

However, which song the artist will choose to play is still a secret to surprise Vietnamese audiences on the night of November 14.

The organizers revealed that Kenny G will not only play music, but will also donate a saxophone that has been with him to auction to raise funds when he learned that the purpose of the program is charity. All proceeds will be donated by Nhan Dan Newspaper to funds to support people in difficult circumstances, especially children.

An Nguyen

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