Birth Name: Kenneth Bruce Gorelick

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 5, 1956

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Kenny G is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer.

He is the son of Evelyn Ruth “Eva” and Morris Gorelick. His father was a Russian Jewish immigrant. His mother was a Canadian Jewish emigrant, from Saskatchewan. He has two children with his former wife Lyndie Benson.

Kenny’s paternal grandfather was named Harry/Henry Gorelick (the son of Mendl Gorelick). Harry was born in Shchedrin, Zhlobin District, Homiel Province, Belarus.

Kenny G’s paternal grandmother was named Esther Marchuk/Martin (the daughter of Mordechai Marchuk). Esther was born in Russia.

Kenny G’s maternal grandfather was named Samuel Osias “Sam” Brounstein (the son of Israel Brounstein and Evelyn). Israel was born in Hotin, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine, the son of Ishia Brounstein and Manyia Isaac.

Kenny G’s maternal grandmother was named Fanny Granich.

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Kenny G’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census –