Did you think you’d never see a Grammy-winning smooth jazz saxophonist collaborate on a hit record with a rapper known for regularly waxing eloquent about genital size? Well, now it’s done.

But once again, you should not rush to buy this disc in-store. We’re talking about this lavish estate in Studio City, Los Angeles, which tax records show was just sold for a reduced but still exorbitant $6.3 million. Buyer? Philadelphia native David Burd, 35, is better known as rapper and comedian Lil Dicky.

Built in the late 1980s and designed by Ojai-based architect Kevin A. Clark, the 5,600-square-foot home was owned by Kenny G from 2007 to 2021, when the jazz musician demolished the structure and it’s half an acre of land for construction. just under $3 million to a couple who renovated and modernized the property before putting it back on the market last spring for $7.5 million.

Secluded atop a high hill on a dead-end street in the hills of Studio City, this very private home is also hidden from public view behind tall gates, imposing walls, and an overgrown fence. Behind a long driveway, the structure, in an East Coast modern tradition, features a picturesque Dutch-style front door painted a majestic blue, as well as an open-concept layout including a large public hall, 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and a private bathroom. bathroom. bedroom.

Highlights include rustic hardwood floors throughout, multiple sets of French doors opening to the garden, panoramic views, and white-painted wood-beam ceilings. Notable spaces include a living room equipped with a fireplace, a gym, a wood-paneled library equipped with its fireplace, and a modern kitchen with two islands, marble countertops, and Miele Wolf and premium Sub-Zero appliances. Upstairs, the master retreat features a fireplace, sitting area, spa-style tub, and private balcony with stunning views from the hillside of the home.

To the rear, the manicured grounds offer lush spaces for reading or sunbathing, lush lawns, and a lap pool with a spa. There is also a detached two-car garage, above which is a guest apartment that was once Kenny G’s recording studio.