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Gerald Albright was born on 30 August, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, United States, is an American jazz saxophonist. Discover Gerald Albright's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
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| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
30 August 1957 |
| Birthday |
30 August |
| Birthplace |
Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 66 years old group.
Gerald Albright Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Gerald Albright height not available right now. We will update Gerald Albright's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Gerald Albright's Wife?
His wife is Glynis Albright (m. 1981)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Glynis Albright (m. 1981) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Selina Albright |
Gerald Albright Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerald Albright worth at the age of 66 years old? Gerald Albright’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Gerald Albright's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Gerald Albright Social Network
Timeline
Gerald Albright is an American jazz saxophonist.
He joined Patrice Rushen, who was forming a band, in which he played saxophone.
When the bassist left in the middle of a tour, Albright replaced him and finished the tour playing bass guitar.
Around the same time, he began to tour Europe with drummer Alphonse Mouzon.
He has also toured with Anita Baker, Phil Collins, Johnny Hallyday, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Jeff Lorber, and Teena Marie In addition to appearances at clubs and jazz festivals, he has been part of Jazz Explosion tours on which he played with Will Downing, Jonathan Butler, Chaka Khan, Hugh Masekela, and Rachelle Ferrell.
Albright has appeared in the television programs A Different World, Melrose Place and jazz segments for Black Entertainment Television, as well as piloting a show in Las Vegas with Meshach Taylor of Designing Women.
He was one of ten saxophonists to perform at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton.
His saxophone work appears in the PlayStation video game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night during the theme song "I Am the Wind", which includes keyboardist Jeff Lorber.
Albright himself describes his playing style as being influenced to a large extent by the music which he heard when being a teenager: A mixture of gospel, Motown, Philly International Sound played by the likes of James Cleveland, The Hawkins Singers, James Brown with his band and particularly Maceo Parker.
In September 2021 Gerald Albright received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Biden.
Albright plays a signature series model of saxophone made by Cannonball Musical Instruments.
Of the two necks that are furnished with the Cannonball saxophones, he usually uses the "Fat Neck" with the octave vent tube on the bottom of the neck, a design similar to some vintage Conn 6M models.
Albright also plays bass guitar.
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Albright has received a sum of nine Grammy nominations.
He earned Grammys for 24/7 in 2012 and Slam Dunk in 2014 and has been nominated for New Beginnings in 2008 and for Sax for Stax in 2009.
Albright began piano lessons at an early age, although he professed no interest in the instrument.
His love of music picked up when he was given a saxophone that belonged to his piano teacher.
It further reinforced when he attended Locke High School.
After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where he was initiated into the Iota Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha and received a degree in business management with a minor concentration on music.
He switched to bass guitar after he saw Louis Johnson in concert.
