Kenny G - Havana ft. Savion Glover

What this video is

Released in 1997 to support 'Havana,' the second single from Kenny G's album The Moment, this video arrived at the height of smooth jazz's commercial dominance. 'Havana' peaked at #10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and hit #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart via Todd Terry and Tony Moran remixes—demonstrating the track's unusual crossover reach. The pairing of Kenny G with tap virtuoso Savion Glover…

Why it matters

Represents a pivotal crossover moment in 1990s smooth jazz, blending the genre's adult contemporary appeal with dance-art prestige. The video's B&W film aesthetic and tap-dance integration signal a self-conscious alignment with jazz classicism, while the rapid editing pace reflects MTV's pop-video…

The director

Wayne Isham (born December 2, 1958, Vinita, Oklahoma) is an American music video and film director with over 150 credits since the 1980s. A UC Santa Barbara alumnus, he was inspired by David Bowie's 'Ashes to Ashes.' He built his reputation directing…