Gerald Albright at Yoshi's Oakland

Gerald Albright is currently putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming CD project, “30”.  This pivotal number represents 30 years since the release of his debut CD, Just Between Us.
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 CD will prove to be one of Gerald Albright’s finest efforts to date....

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Gerald Albright is currently putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming CD project, “30”.  This pivotal number represents 30 years since the release of his debut CD, Just Between Us.
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 CD will prove to be one of Gerald Albright’s finest efforts to date.
It will be released later in 2018.
If you thought the mixture of deep funk and simmering sensuality of Slam Dunk (which Albright released in 2014) was on fire, he wowed us with the high-octane sequel, G.  G gives you that in-your-face horn-section-magic, of classic bands like Earth, Wind & Fire and Tower of Power.
What makes G and the upcoming project “30” so special is that these two projects are stemmed from Albright’s own record label – Bright Music Records.  Early in his career, the versatile saxophonist was often told by his labels to “be funky, but not too funky” – but 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.
When Albright titled his 2006 album New Beginnings, he was referring to the move he and his family made to Colorado after a lifetime in Southern California. Ten years later, he’s in a similar mode, blazing into the next phase of his storied career releasing his own projects as an indie artist, after decades on major and major affiliated labels. Like a lot of his peers in the genre, he realized that the business models of those big companies don’t fit into the current economic structures of urban jazz. Inspired by a loyal fan base of thousands throughout the world, he knew it was time to leverage his hard won success, step out on faith, and create a company that could not only release his music but also serve as a legacy for his family. Choosing the name Bright Music Records is reflective of his great optimism in embarking on an endeavor that uniquely defines who he is.
What we got from G is nothing less than Genuine Gerald.  “30” and all projects to follow will place a stamp on the Albright name as one to deliver nothing but the best.   
Albright gets right down to business, celebrating his fresh start of “30” with a new rendition of “Sooki Sooki”.  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.  Roberson’s off-the-chain talent on keyboards will also keep you jumping on “Chips and Salsa” and “4 On the Floor”. 

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