![]() ![]() He soon began years of touring with artists that have included Ray Parker, Jr., Olivia Newton-John, The Temptations, Les McCann, Teena Marie, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston.Īlbright is rooted in funk, which is based in powerful bass lines. He graduated from the University of Redlands with a major in business management and a minor in music. It creates a oneness with the audience when they see you up there putting out 200 percent.”Īlbright grew up in south central Los Angeles. Albright will shout out phrases like “Can you feel the funk?” to set the mood. Audiences are encouraged to dance, and they often sing the lyrics to popular songs that Albright plays. You will find a lot of feeling and rhythm in Albright’s performances. I want people to know where I’ve been and where I’m going, and to let them hear that I’m in a really good place in my life.“There was something celestial about that show. “Top to bottom,” Albright says, “Whether in concert, listening to my music over the radio or CD player, I always want my listeners to be taken on a musical journey with different textures, rhythms, chord progressions and moods. ![]() Because Albright’s musical muse has taken him to so many fascinating locales along the contemporary R&B/urban jazz spectrum, he’s joyfully defied easy categorizations. Another highlight of “ 30” would be a bonus track, “4 On the Floor” featuring the dynamic Ricky Watford on guitar.Īlbright says that the big, multi-faceted sound of the album, particularly his use of multiple flutes, is a throwback to the way he came up in music. The emotional up-tempo ballad “Come Back to Me” features Albright’s daughter, Selina Albright – a solo artist in her own right – on background vocals. Chris “Big Dog” Davis (one of urban jazz’s top hit makers), creates an array of keyboard sounds on “Bermuda Nights”, “Road to Peace”, “New Beginnings”, “Come Back to Me”, “Boss of Nova” and “Just Between Us”, with Albright infusing a mixture of horns and other instruments. Roberson’s off-the-chain talent on keyboards will also keep you jumping on “Chips and Salsa” and “4 On the Floor”. He creates all the horn sections himself, texturing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones with the funkiness of an up and coming hit maker, James “JRob” Roberson on keyboards. “ 30” and all projects to follow will place a stamp on the Albright name as one to deliver nothing but the best.Īlbright gets right down to business, celebrating his fresh start of “ 30” with a new rendition of “Sooki Sooki”. After 30 years at the top of his game as one of contemporary urban jazz’s core artists and sonic innovators, the eight-time Grammy nominee is letting loose like never before. ![]() For decades and through past solo CD’s, he has wowed us with the sultry yet high-octane funky sounds of his compositions. This CD will prove to be one of Gerald Albright’s finest efforts to date.Īlbright is a Los Angeles, California native. This self-produced anniversary project is a reflection of some of Albright’s favorite music that he has written over the past three decades! All of the songs are action-packed with new and unique arrangements, spear-headed by Albright, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, and James “JRob” Roberson. This pivotal number represents 30 years since the release of his debut CD, Just Between Us. “30” is Bright Music Records’ second CD release. ![]()
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