A native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles.… Read Full Bio ↴A native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where he received a B.S. degree in Business Management, minoring in Music.
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.
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.
Winter Wonderland
Gerald Albright Lyrics
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08 You Are My Love There's no love I know Greater than your love, baby for…
About Last Night its 12 o'clock and I'm lying in my bed thinking about…
All This Love I had some problems and no one could seem to…
And the Beat Goes On And the beat goes on Just like My love everlasting And the b…
Champagne Life Yes, it's a beautiful day It's gone be a beautiful…
Change The World If I could reach the stars I'd pull one down for…
Condition Of My Heart How much time Has passed since you said goodbye Got your mes…
Father's Lullaby Rest in peace my lovely father... I will finish it until…
Georgia On My Mind Georgia, Georgia The whole day through Just an old sweet s…
Here's That Rainy Day Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams Funny, but…
I Need You I need you do need I want you do you need…
It's A Man's This is a man's world, this is a man's world But…
Jamming Baby, I was just a young girl When you came on…
Like A Lover Like a lover, the morning sun Slowly rises and kisses you…
Michelle Michelle, ma belle These are words that go together well My …
My My My The very thought of you makes my heart sing Like an…
New Girl on the Block Hey hey There′s'a new girl on the block Hey hey There′s a ne…
O Tannenbaum O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Blätter! Do …
On The One I need you do need I want you do you need…
So Amazing Love has truly been good to me Not even one sad…
The Look Of Love The look of love Is in your eyes A look your smile…
The Nearness Of You Why do I just wither and forget all resistance When you…
True Colors You with the sad eyes Don't be discouraged Oh I realize It's…
We Fall Down We fall down We lay our crowns At the feet of Jesus The…
Why Georgia I am driving up 85 in the kind of morning That lasts…
Winelight Huh, I can't hear ya Maybe you should just take a…
You You You, you, you I've finally found the nerve to say I'm g…
You Are My Love There's no love I know Greater than your love, baby for…
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masapell
The phrase “find your own sound” comes to mind when listening to this. As a sax player, it is one of the most difficult things to separate yourself from all others and come up with a unique sound that is yours, and yours only. Players that come to mind: Michael Brecker, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, David Sanborn, even Kenny G.....Gerald Albright has a distinct sound and phrasing that is uniquely Albright. This is a beautiful version of one of my favorite Christmas songs and they nailed it.
Mark Montaquila
OMG… melted my face. I totally gotta try out a cannonball sax. THANK YOU Mr Albright for all of your shedding inspiration!!!!
Gerald Hall
Gerald Albright is definitely one of the GOAT’s of the alto saxophone… Great job on the arrangement as well. Cannonball you guys are Awesome!!!
joezilla07
What a wonderful solo! Complex, but solidly melodic the whole way through. Thanks for sharing.
M J Sayers
Harmonies, arrangement, and sound all so perfect. this is my favorite version of this tune!
Nataly's Corner
Gerald is such a dynamic saxophonist!
Lotta
Just amazing! The most favorite christmas song.
Thank you for an early and a lovely christmas gift!
Tryanfx
Good tone and articulation you guys are the bomb always listen to you every time. Keep it up.
carlos mello
Som de banda absolutamente espetacular. Para esta música, não pode haver melhor interpretação. Improvisação impecável. Deleite puro. Parabéns pela postagem. Continue com este nível. Obrigado!
John Mizutani
Tevis, these videos keep me going since the stroke paralyzed my left side. The compelling arrangements and well rehearsed band fill me with joy, since I can no longer perform.
Gerald Albright is the worlds Premier Altoist, in my opinion. I thank God he works with your ensemble, your team is magnificent and magic.