Gerald Albright: Gerald Albright keeps one foot firmly planted in the present while stepping back into the past -- his personal journey through the world of music. Pushing the Envelope, his latest release on Heads Up, delivers a fresh sound while paying homage to some of Albright’s heroes, artists that he listened to as a child and as a young musician. Known for his saxophone play, Albright also plays bass and contributes a few other elements to this project.

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Chieli Minucci: Cheili Minucci was one of the founding members of Special EFX,  one of the most influential groups in contemporary instrumental music since their inception in the early 80's. They have had a steady stream of hits and Minucci recorded a series of solo albums that have also delivered chart-topping hits. After the death of co-founder George Jinda, Minucci kept the band alive and continued to build his solo career and support and showcase other gifted artists. Without You, his new release under the band name Chieli Minucci and Special EFX, is more than a 25th anniversary milestone, it is a groundbreaking new chapter in the band's artistic evolution and his first independent release. I caught up with him while he was taking a few days between performances with his band, guitarist Bernie Williams, and Lao Tizer's band. 

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