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.
Winelight
Gerald Albright Lyrics
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Maybe you should just take a shower
Yeah
Baby what's my name
What's my name?
Baby what's my name
What's my name?
Baby what's my name?
G, G, G, just rescue me
Baby what's my name
What's my name?
Baby what's my name
What's my name?
Baby what's my name?
My claim to fame, sing
G, G, G, just rescue me
Three o'clock in the morning
And the phone begins to ring
Ya say you're feelin' kinda horny
And only I can fulfill your needs
Girl, I'm thinkin' 'bout it 'bout it
And I'm tired, ain't had no sleep, no
I wanna get rowdy, rowdy
'Cuz you're saying the things to me
It's G babe, yeah
It just be callin' me
It just be callin' me
Just be callin' me
G, G, G, just rescue me
It just be callin' me
It just be callin' me
Just be callin' me
G, G, G, just rescue me
That ya got my attention
Can you do one thing for me?
Take out them chocolate covered cherries
And go to work like they were me, yeah
Can't resist the temptation
So you know I'm on my way
I hope you're ready when I get there
Gonna slide inside and play, oh yeah
We can do it in the kitchen, on the kitchen floor
Take it to the bathroom, up against the door
Move it to the bedroom, we can freak some more
You'll ride me like a see-saw up and down
Girl you got me spinnin' like a merry-go-round
Girl I'm soakin' wet, I'm about to drown
I'm about to drown in your love, baby
Keep on callin'
It just be callin' me
It just be callin' me
Just be callin' me
G, G, G, just rescue me
It just be callin' me
It just be callin' me
Just be callin' me
G, G, G, just rescue me
G E R A L D, L E V E R T
G E R A L D, L E V E R T
G E R A L D, L E V E R T
G E R A L D, L E V E R T
It just be callin' me
It just be callin' me
Just be callin' me
G, G, G, just rescue me
It just be callin' me
It just be callin' me
Just be callin' me
G, G, G, just rescue me
We can do it in the kitchen, on the kitchen floor
Take it to the bathroom, up against the door
Move it to the bedroom, we can freak some more
You'll ride me like a see-saw up and down
Girl you got me spinnin' like a merry-go-round
Girl I'm soakin' wet, I'm about to drown
I'm about to drown in your love
'Bout to drown, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly
Bubbly, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly in your love
The lyrics of Gerald Albright's song "Winelight" describe a late-night encounter between the singer and a woman who wants his attention. At the beginning of the song, the woman is asking for his attention, but he is preoccupied with other tasks. As the song progresses, the singer gives into the temptation to spend time with this woman and describes the different locations where they could make love. The repeated phrase "G, G, G, just rescue me" is a reference to the singer's initials, which the woman is asking for at the beginning of the song. The song's lyrics are suggestive and erotic, but they are delivered in a smooth jazz style that highlights the instrumentation and the singer's buttery voice.
The lyrics of "Winelight" are straight-forward and leave little room for interpretation. The song is a celebration of physical intimacy and the thrill of giving into temptation. However, the song is not crude or vulgar. Instead, it is delivered in a romantic and sensuous style that emphasizes the pleasure of being close to someone you desire. The repeated use of the phrase "just rescue me" suggests that the singer is willing to give himself over to this woman and let their physical passion consume him.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, I can't hear ya
The singer didn't hear what the other person said
Maybe you should just take a shower
The singer suggests that the other person should take a shower
Baby what's my name
The singer asks the other person to say their name
My claim to fame, sing
The artist wants the other person to sing his name, which is his claim to fame
G, G, G, just rescue me
The artist's name starts with a G, and he wants the other person to 'rescue' him by saying it
Three o'clock in the morning, And the phone begins to ring, Ya say you're feelin' kinda horny, And only I can fulfill your needs
It's very late, and the other person calls the singer because they want to have sex with him
Girl, I'm thinkin' 'bout it 'bout it, And I'm tired, ain't had no sleep, no, I wanna get rowdy, rowdy, 'Cuz you're saying the things to me
The singer is considering the offer, but he's tired because he hasn't slept. However, the other person is saying things that turn him on
It just be callin' me, G, G, G, just rescue me
The artist's name keeps popping up in his head, and he wants the other person to rescue him by saying it
That ya got my attention, Can you do one thing for me? Take out them chocolate covered cherries, And go to work like they were me, yeah
The artist is interested and asks the other person to do something for him. He wants her to use chocolate covered cherries on herself like she's doing it to him
Can't resist the temptation, So you know I'm on my way, I hope you're ready when I get there, Gonna slide inside and play, oh yeah
The artist can't resist the other person's invitation, so he's on his way. He expects the other person to be ready for sex when he arrives
We can do it in the kitchen, on the kitchen floor, Take it to the bathroom, up against the door, Move it to the bedroom, we can freak some more, You'll ride me like a see-saw up and down, Girl you got me spinnin' like a merry-go-round, Girl I'm soakin' wet, I'm about to drown
The singer suggests various places they could have sex and describes what he wants to do. He gets excited thinking about it
G E R A L D, L E V E R T
The artist says the name of another musician, not sure what the significance is
'Bout to drown, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly, Bubbly, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly, bubbly in your love
The singer compares the feeling of being soaked in love to drowning in water, using the image of bubbles
Writer(s): EATON WILLIAM HUGHES
Contributed by Benjamin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
L. ANGEL LOVE
YOU KNOW IT'S REALLY AMAZING I'VE
BEEN LISTENING TO A NUMBER OF
SAX PLAYERS AND THEY ALL
REMIND ME OF THE LATE AND GREAT
GROVER WASHINGTON JR. AND MY
FAVORITE JAZZ ARTIST ALONG WITH
THE LATE AND GREAT
STANLEY TURRENTINE AND
THEIR OWN CREATIVE ABILITY
TO PERFORM OUTSTANDING MUSIC THAT'S ALWAYS A VERY WISE INVESTMENT FOR ANY MUSIC
CONNOISSEURS TO ENJOY FOR A
LIFETIME IN THEIR MUSIC LIBRARY
COLLECTION.
Anthony Robinson
You killed this Gerald. I'm a long time Grover fan all the way back to Mr. Magic. I agree mobog60, I think you might actually done this the best ever!!!!
Carolyn C
In my opinion I must add that his rendition of "Winelight" is the best of all the artist that attempted this cut.
Darrell Swinson
A tribute to the saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. This is one of my favorites from that CD.
Aladdin Smith
Darrell Swinson I got U!
Mash Knite
........Never a dull moment listening to this artist. Gerald is amazing all the time.
DonaldWilliamsSPE
Only Gerald can take Grover's Winelight to the next level, the man is the Best!
Carolyn C
Had an opportunity to Chauffeur this gentleman , 2008 at the Music Mill here in Indy. He is as gentle and smooth as his music. Big applaud for Mr. Albright!!!!!!!!
Dunc Bray
Almost, almost as good the man... Second to one.... Beautiful version played with such obvious love and reverie. Thank you so much...:)
Josie Centeno
Love this 🎶❤️🎶 great tunes 👌🏼
Michel Rood
A very nice tribute to a great sax player from friends who loved him.