Kenny G Performs Impromptu In-Flight Concert

Image: PHOTO: Kenny G is one heck of a great guy. (photo via Flickr/Micah Sittig)
Image: PHOTO: Kenny G is one heck of a great guy. (photo via Flickr/Micah Sittig)
Gabe Zaldivar
by Gabe Zaldivar
Last updated: 3:37 PM ET, Mon April 24, 2017

A recent Delta flight sounded more like a packed elevator ride than usual.

As NBC4i.com reports, saxophone legend Kenny G got out of his seat and began blowing his gilded instrument all over the place.

While some may consider an impromptu Kenny G concert akin to mixing Benadryl and those little liquor bottles they have at 35,000 feet, the patrons aboard this Delta flight leaving Tampa for Los Angeles seem absolutely tickled. And, because the Internet is a bottomless treasure chest, one of the myriad passengers who had their smartphones out captured the moment and uploaded it for our enjoyment.

So sit back and enjoy the magic. But, please, refrain if you just had a big meal.

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I'd like to think that Kenny G is the kind of superstar who can't be restrained into his seat and simply has to walk the aisle, tooting his horn for the duration of any flight on which he finds himself.

This was a case of an awesome man performing for a great cause; The report states Mr. G was sitting next to a woman who was collecting money for charity. Not one to sit idly by, G decided to get up and get proactive.

So he blew his saxophone so beautifully that passengers forked over money as if they were hypnotized, helping the unnamed woman collect about $2,000.

Delta helps us out as to the cause:

Relay For Life is billed as the "signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society."

Kenny G is sometimes billed as a signature musician for easy jokes. However, he is also one awesome individual who jumped at the chance to fill the flight with some memorable music and goodwill.


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