WATCH NEW VIDEO EPK: Gerald Albright | “Slam Dunk”

Very few artists can be proficient behind the scenes as a studio musician, and then break out with a successful career as a solo artist. Gerald Albright is one such artist. He has worked with musicians across the board in all genres, which has prepared him well for his own journey as a bandleader and solo artist.

On August 5, 2014, the Grammy-nominated saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/composer releases Slam Dunk and continues his reign supreme as contemporary jazz’s most compelling and consistent artist. Fans will hear his searing and soulful sax lines on this twelve-track recording. And, they’ll be in for a surprise, as Albright shows off his chops as a bassist, along with his ebullient tenor, baritone and soprano saxophone arrangements on his own compositions, and his super covers of classics by Phil Collins (“True Colors”) and James Brown (“It’s a Man’s, Man’s Man’s World”), with special guest vocalist Peabo Bryson.

Concord Music Group