This solo is a goldmine to steal phrases from

Gerald Albright can't stop producing the best jazz inflected funk lines! There is sooo much in this solo for you to take for own studying, enjoy! This was recorded for the @CannonballMusic channel, it's a terrific arrangement of Grover Washington Jr.'s "Winelight".

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If anybody is wondering what that sharp eleven logo is doing in the middle of the video, it's because I have seen quite some re-uploads on both Youtube and Instagram lately of our transcriptions. I don't mind that, I love it when it's shared further. But it usually doesn't mention us and even at times seems to imply that it was made by the re-uploadee (that's not a word, I know, but I like the sound of it). So the logo is there as a minimal watermark, not "branding". Whatever that should mean, as if we're a business or something 😂

So by all means, share the transcriptions, even re-upload it, but please mention the name. It has feelings you know.

Full info:

Name: Eleven
Surname: Sharp
Sex: Sax/Guitar
Date of birth: 2016 (when it came out of the Youtube birth channel at least, conception around 2010)
Nationality: Belgian with a dash of Italian (Timothy's side)

[bobpremecz]

Gerald Albright produces such clarity in the altissimo range, it's like he’s channeling the spirit of Earl Bostic—smooth as silk but with that extra kick of sass. His solo? Oh, it’s more than just ear candy; it's a must-learn for anyone who wants to sprinkle their playing with pure gold. Honestly, trying to resist all the brilliant phrases he sneaks in there is like trying to eat just one potato chip—good luck with that!

[illie]

I don’t know anything about sax, in fact I play the drums. But man that altissimo E is unbelievable and also still manages to sound really good.

[frederikmarohn]

I like how much melodic variety he includes over long stretches of chords without going too outside. Great solo!

[Saxophone_King]

He's still one of my fave soloists around. Such clarity no matter what range he's in. I love it.

[coajrmusic]

Albright is the best smooth jazz guy out there...this solo is a masterclass in its self.

[matthaley_music]

I have an alto solo in the same key in about a week... you best believe I'll be using some of this for sure!

[DavidMcIntosh]

Saxophonist are soooo melodic with their solos

[guitarlots]

Has some great key changes and a very bluesy jazzy feel, I want to transcribe it to guitar just to learn some of the motifs
, thanks Sharp 11

[SanCosxv]

I play intermediate level fusion rock and I reference almost every time jean pierre in the jazz-like backings. So seeing this made me smile :)

[johnskamnakis]

No need to steal them. Cannot play them... His technique is out of this world

[UkuleleAversion]

mm. 92-96 So simple but perfectly phrased.

[AdamMadsen-lw]

This solo is awesome. Love GA. Can you transcribe Randal Clark on Soul with a a Capital S?

[ThePenelope]

Reminds me of alto sax player, Carol Chaiken.

[adomaskuzinas]

Can anyone make out the fingering Albright is using for the top E? I know the fingerings dont matter much in altissimo, but was anyone able to make it out visually?

[nrDum]

So nice transcriptions you have! Have you ever considered transcribing one of Hadrien Feraud solos? They are also extremely melodic (and there are many great ones on youtube), like these ones:

[rillloudmother]

i'm a guitar player and i have stolen more than a few albright licks.

[bob_dubois]

As much as I like GA, as much as I like a real good altissimo sound, there's something that's putting me off in today's saxophone playing. Playing 1 to 2 octaves higher than palm keys is simply NOT delivering a nice sound. It's not in tune, it's thin and it's not sounding great. Go play soprano, or sopranino if you want to play that high.
I was at Ghent Jazz this summer, saw Chris Potter who I used to adore, but he was constantly touching that ultra-high altissimo, and it turned me off entirely.
Same here wit GA, what a player, what a sound, what a technique, but don't go where there instrument is just not sounding good anymore.