Montage | ||||
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Released | 1990 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | BMG | |||
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Allmusic | [1] |
Montage is the second compilation album by saxophonist Kenny G, released by BMG in 1990.
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [2] | Gold | 35,000^ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [3] | Gold | 100,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
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