Gerald Albright
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, Ray Parker, Jr., 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.
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Album Review
- 24/7 by Jeff Winbush
- Pushing the Envelope by Woodrow Wilkins
- Sax for Stax by Woodrow Wilkins
- New Beginnings by Woodrow Wilkins
- Groovology by Mike Perciaccante
- The Very Best of Gerald Albright by Dave Hughes
June 14, 2017
Jazz this week: Fourth annual Richard McDonnell Scholarship Concert,...
June 10, 2017
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Gerald Albright
July 30, 2009
Jazz This Week: Sax for Stax with Gerald Albright and Kirk Whalum, All...
July 19, 2009
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: "Sax for Stax" with Gerald Albright and...
April 10, 2009
Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum to Play Ameristar's Bottleneck Blues Bar...
June 23, 2008
Peak Records Release New Gerald Albright Album 'Sax for Stax'
July 15, 2002
Will Downing and Gerald Albright Announce "Rhythm of Love" Tour
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Gerald Albright Concerts
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Apr14Wed |
Everette Harp, Gerald Albright, Eric Marienthal, Andrew...Berks Jazz FestReading, PA |
May22Sat |
Gerald Albright, Will DowningMable House Barnes AmphitheatreMableton, GA |
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