The title track "Happy People" is a quintessential slice of late-era Garrett, blending smooth jazz accessibility with moments of soulful improvisation that showcase his signature alto saxophone sound.
- "Happy People" reached number 1 on the Billboard Jazz albums chart in 2002.
- The album was produced by George Duke, who also contributed keyboards on several tracks.
- The release features a collaboration with legendary drummer Roy Haynes on the track "In the Mood for Love".
Kenny Garrett is an alto saxophonist from Brooklyn, New York, known for his work in both post-bop and more commercially accessible jazz. He rose to international fame during his tenure with Miles Davis's band in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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