Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Multi-platinum selling jazz artist will compete in Nationwide Tour Event at Empire Lakes Golf Course September 12-18, 2005.

Kenny Gorelick, the talented jazz saxophonist who goes by the name, "Kenny G" has accepted a sponsor's exemption to play in this year's Mark Christopher Charity Classic, presented by Adelphia.

"Kenny brings a double dimention to our event," Tournament Director Stephen Wagner said. "Being a scratch golfer and one of the world's greatest entertainers, Kenny's participation elevates this tournament to new heights.  The sponsors and guests who participate in the Jose'Ole' Classic Pro-Am will receive a real treat to see Kenny G perform both on stage and on the golf course.

"I am honored to be invited and I look forward to the competition of the Nationwide Tour" Kenny G said. "This is a real thrill for me to participate."

Kenny G is no stranger to life inside the ropes. Aside from numerous celebrity and charity events, he teamed with Phil Mickelson to tie Tiger Woods/Jerry Chang for the 2001 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am title.  Both teams finished at 34 under par 254.

"This will be very exciting for me to say the least. I'm flattered that you want me to play and I can't wait to be part of the event" Kenny G said.

While Kenny G can wield a wedge with the best amateur golfers, it's his ability to wield a sax that is music to people's ears.  He is the best selling instrumentalist/ musician in the world, having sold more than 70 million records worldwide.

Kenny G owns a Grammy, several American Music Awards, a Soul Train Award, World Music Award and NAACP Image Award to go with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kenny G put himself in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1997, when he held an F flat note on his soprano sax for more than 45 minutes.

January 24, 2005