Immediately after college, Albright began to master his talent by working extensively in the studio with such artists as Patrice Rushen, Anita Baker, Lola Folana, Atlantic Starr, The Winans, Olivia Newton-John, The Temptations, and Maurice White. He also toured with Les McCann, Rodney Franklin, Jeff Lorber, Teena Marie, Marlene Shaw, Debra and Eloise Laws, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, and many others. In addition to numerous appearances at clubs and jazz festivals, Albright had also been a part of the popular Jazz Explosion tours, which saw him teaming up with contemporary jazz stars like Will Downing, Jonathan Butler, Hugh Masekela, Chaka Khan, and Rachelle Ferrell, to name a few.
Gerald Albright has also branched out as a TV Star to his already substantial resume. The saxman has appeared on numerous shows, such as “A Different World,” “Melrose Place,” Channels 2 and 5 “Morning News Shows,” “BET” jazz segments as well as piloting a show in Las Vegas with “Designing Women” star Meshach Taylor.
Albright's contemporary and straight-ahead collections have established the Los Angeles-based musician as one of the most prominent artists. Indeed, Albright was one of the ten featured saxophonists who performed at President Clinton’s inauguration. He was also featured at the Presidential Summit, as well as several private functions for the President.
Albright had sold over 1,000,000 albums in the U.S. alone. His self-produced music features him on bass guitar, keyboards, flutes, drum programming, and background vocals. Gerald has definitely earned the reputation as the “musician’s musician.”
Besides music, Albright is also a family man. He is married to his junior high school sweetheart, Glynis, and has two children, Selina and Brandon. He believes in giving back to the community. He has participated in numerous fund-raisers for the NAACP, The American Cancer Society, and The Institute for Black Parenting. As a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, he constantly donates his talents to raise funds to promote academic excellence nationwide.
Whether he is playing contemporary or straight-ahead jazz, Albright stands in a class all by himself. He is known for his swiftness on stage, his unique round sound which is percussive yet soulful. He has the ability to surprise the audience with something out of the ordinary. Albright gives his audience what they come for - a great show!
Born in Los Angeles, Albright began piano lessons at an early age, even though he professed no great interest in the instrument. His love of music picked up considerably when he was given a saxophone that belonged to his piano teacher. It was further reinforced when he attended Locke High School, a breeding ground for many young West Coast musicians, where his peers at the time included Patrice Rushen and Ndugu.
Already a polished saxophonist by the time he enrolled at the University of Redlands, Albright suddenly switched to bass guitar after he saw Louis Johnson in concert A few months after graduating from college, Gerald joined Patrice Rushen, who was in the process of forming her own band, in which he played the saxophone. Later, when the bass player left in the middle of a tour, Albright replaced him and finished the tour on bass guitar. From then on, he often performed on both instruments.
Soon, Albright began to make a name for himself as a sideman of great insight and musicianship, playing on albums by a wide variety of artists -- including Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Lola Folana, Atlantic Starr, Olivia Newton-John, the Temptations and Maurice White. He also toured extensively with Les McCann, Rodney Franklin, Jeff Lorber, Teena Marie, the Winans, Marlena Shaw, Debra and Eloise Laws, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, and many others.
With 9 CDs under his belt and one collaboration CD, Albright has definitely gained his place in the music world as a player, songwriter and producer.
New Girl on the Block
Gerald Albright Lyrics
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There′s'a new girl on the block
Hey hey
There′s a new girl on the block
There's someone I'd like to know
Who lives in the neighborhood
She′s got the sweetest personality
I slow down when I pass her house
Just to get a glimpse of her
Maybe one day
She′ll know that I exist
I want her phone number
I've never seen a girl like you
Girl, you make me feel brand new
How can I gel next to you
How can I get next to you
Hey hey
There′s'a new girl on the block
Hey hey
There′s a new girl on the block
That lady's got the cutest smile
And her shape is on the one
I know that if we got together
Don′t you know we'd have some fun
I wish I knew a way, yeah yeah
To make her feel the same
I love that girl
And I want to take her out
But I don't know her name
Hey hey
There′s′a new girl on the block
Hey hey
There's a new girl on the block
Hey hey
There′s'a new girl on the block
Hey hey
There′s a new girl on the block
(Following)
I've got to know her
Got to, got to know her
There′s a new girl on the block
I wanna make her mine
I can't do without her
No no no no, baby
There's a new girl on the block
I′ve never seen a girl like you
Girl, you make me feel brand new
How can I gel next to you
How can I get next to you
Hey hey
There′s'a new girl on the block
Hey hey
There′s a new girl on the block
(Following)
I can't do without her
No no no no, baby
There′s a new girl on the block
Girl, you don't know
What you′re doin' to me
I need you to be with me
There's a new girl on the block
The lyrics of Gerald Albright's "New Girl on the Block" is a declaration of attraction towards someone who recently moved into the neighborhood. It starts with the singer noticing that there’s a new girl on the block he would like to get to know better because she exudes sweetness and has a great personality. He slows down when he passes by her house just to get a glimpse of her and wants to get her phone number.
The song goes on to describe the physical qualities of this new girl on the block, including her cute smile and great shape. Albright expresses his desire to make her his own, but he doesn’t know her name or how to catch her attention. He wonders how he can get next to her and declares that he can’t do without her, indicating that he has already fallen for her.
Overall, "New Girl on the Block" speaks to the universal feeling of attraction towards someone new and the excitement of the possibility of getting to know them better.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey
Excited exclamation about someone new in the neighborhood
There's a new girl on the block
Referring to a new woman who has recently moved into the area
There's someone I'd like to know
Expressing interest in meeting this new woman and getting to know her
Who lives in the neighborhood
Clarifying that the woman in question is a neighbor
She's got the sweetest personality
Complimenting the woman's attractive personal traits
Just like the woman should
Implying that it is typical for women to have good personalities
I slow down when I pass her house
Admitting to taking extra notice of her home on purpose
Just to get a glimpse of her
Revealing the motivation behind slowing down
Maybe one day
Expressing hope for a future opportunity to meet her
She'll know that I exist
Desiring her to become aware of his interest and presence
I want her phone number
Expressing a desire to pursue a romantic relationship with her
I've never seen a girl like you
Complimenting her unique qualities and beauty
Girl, you make me feel brand new
Expressing how good she makes him feel when he is around her
How can I gel next to you
Expressing a desire to become closer to her, possibly romantically
That lady's got the cutest smile
Admiring her physical appearance
And her shape is on the one
Commenting on her attractive physique
I know that if we got together
Positing a possible relationship between them
Don't you know we'd have some fun
Asserting that a relationship with her would be enjoyable
I wish I knew a way
Admitting to uncertainty about how to pursue her
To make her feel the same
Desiring her to reciprocate his feelings
I love that girl
Expressing strong affection and interest in the woman
And I want to take her out
Expressing a desire for a date with her
But I don't know her name
Revealing that he does not have enough information about her to take further action
I've got to know her
Reiterating his desire to become familiar with her
Got to, got to know her
Emphasizing his determination to pursue her
I wanna make her mine
Asserting his intentions to enter into a romantic relationship with her
I can't do without her
Expressing emotional dependence on her
Girl, you don't know
Addressing the woman directly, emphasizing her lack of awareness
What you're doin' to me
Implying that she is affecting him greatly
I need you to be with me
Expressing a strong desire to have a relationship with her
There's a new girl on the block
Reiterating the subject of the song and its theme of a new woman in the neighborhood
Writer(s): Gerald Albright, Glynis Albright
Contributed by Ava B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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