Gerald Albright - Live At Birdland West (1991) {Atlantic}

Gerald Albright - Live At Birdland West (1991) {Atlantic}
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Genre: jazz, smooth jazz, post bop

Live At Birdland West is an official 1991 live album by Gerald Albright. It was his 4th album for Atlantic Records.

Virtually all of saxophonist Gerald Albright's previous recordings were in the pop/R&B field, making this mostly straight-ahead session a major surprise. Albright, alternating between alto and tenor, plays quite well throughout this set, which is highlighted by versions of "Impressions," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Limehouse Blues." Tenorman Kirk Whalum helps out on three tracks, and Eddie Harris makes a guest appearance on "Bubblehead McDaddy." This is easily Gerald Albright's most rewarding session to date.

01. Impressions
02. Georgia On My Mind
03. Softly At Sunshine
04. Too Cool
05. 'C Jamm' Blues
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SONGS 1 THRU 5 RECORDED LIVE AT BIRDLAND WEST

SONGS 1 THRU 5 PERSONNEL:
Gerald Albright-alto and tenor saxophones
Patrick Moren-organ and synthesizers
Tony Dumas-electric and acoustic bass
Derek Nakamoto-strings
Onaje Allan Gumbs-acoustic piano, synthesizer
Land Richards-drums
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06. Limehouse Blues
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone
Kirk Whalum-tenor saxophone
Joe Sample-acoustic piano
Harvey Mason-drums
Tony Dumas-bass


07. Melodius Thunk
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone, synthesizer
Kirk Whalum-tenor saxophone
Joe Sample-acoustic piano
Bobby Lyle-organ solo
Derek Nakamoto-strings, synthesizer
Harvey Mason-drums
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass


08. Bubblehead McDaddy
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone
Eddie Harris-tenor saxophone
Patrice Rushen-acoustic piano
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler-drums
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass
Oscar Brashear-trumpet (muted)
Derek Nakamoto-strings


09. Boss Of Nova
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone
Kirk Whalum-tenor saxophone
Joe Sample-acoustic piano
Harvey Mason-drums
Derek Nakamoto-strings, synthesizers
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass


10. My One And Only Love
Gerald Albright-tenor saxophone
Derek Nakamoto-strings
Will Boulware-acoustic piano
Ed Smith-drums
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass
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Master of ceremonies: Al Williams

Produced by Gerald Albright for Bright Music, Inc.

Recording engineers: Craig Burbridge, "Rusty" Richards and Robert Seifert

House engineer at Birdland West: Anthony Jeffries
Mixing engineer: Craig Burbridge

Tracks 6-10 Recorded at Aire L.A. Studios, Le Mobile
Mixed at Aire L.A. Studios

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