![]() ![]() 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. Dreadlocked Meadows, in his snow white attire, also had ladies scream with his cool, chilled-out and smooth jazz served in a love session where he moved closer to the guests, choosing to blow his saxophone for the ladies.Gerald Albright is currently putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming CD project, “30”. ![]() It was easy to see why he has backed great artistes such as Celine Dion, Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani. Tony Momrelle, who was one of the backup vocalists, fit well in Bryson’s shoes. But it was Regina’s crowning performance that brought the house down – performing her own songs which people are familiar with.Ī Whole New World, a song she did with Peabo Bryson and has won her four Grammy awards got her a standing ovation. Albright’s daughter, Selina Albright wowed guests with her vocal virtuosity on her idol Whitney Houston’s Saving All My Love For You. It was Gerald Albright, one of the most respected, multi-dimensional and sought-after saxophonists that magically weaves a fine tapestry of jazz and RnB, who was returning to Kampala for the third time.Īnd to take this year’s concert a notch higher, Albright was beefed up with legendary smooth jazz saxophonist, Marion Meadows, and renowned vocalist Regina Belle.Ĭlad in a black dress, Regina started off with a rendition of Whitney Houston’s Forever For The Love Of You before Albright took us to old skool with songs such as Michael Jackson’s Human Nature. However, when he was joined by our own Michael Ouma, there was some life as they compared notes on Ouma’s signature tune, Flashback.Īt 9:15pm, the long-awaited jazz maestros and headliners of the concert took to the stage amidst applause. Nothing really spectacular captured my attention about Grey’s guitar skills as we settled down in the gallery, which was the only place you could find a seat. ![]() It was Kenyan Eddie Grey on the acoustic guitar. Luckily, the main performances had not yet started, thanks to the several prizes that were being given out to lucky guests and the sponsors.Īs we searched for a seat in a fully-parked Victoria hall, the opening act of the night rolled. Even the complimentary drinks in the foyer were about to dry up. Arriving two and a half hours late meant we had missed out on the pre-show cocktail and art exhibition. Jazz has gained popularity in Uganda in that the jazz safari is now a must-attend show on the music calendar. We were just lucky to find parking space near the lower gate opposite Crested towers. The hotel parking was already full, with the pavements outside the hotel fence also fully occupied. ![]() Finding parking space at 8:30 pm when I finally made it to Serena was another story. Gerald Albright and his daughter Selina Albrightįor some reason, I have always missed the Nile Gold Jazz Safari, which usually falls on days when I am upcountry or on other engagements.īut this time I was more than determined to attend the annual concert happening for the fifth year at the Kampala Serena hotel last Friday. ![]()
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