Why don't you guys put a name in there.
It is Gerald Albright.
Listen to 'Live at Birdland'. With Kirk Whalum.
This guy can play straight ahead for sure.
If you listen to his version of 'Georgia', which I consider
to be one of the best ever, the I say he is a master,
especially of that blues style he uses there.
Absolutely influenced by Cannonball.
He plays some of his licks. Pays tribute to him on his CD's.
Him and Kirk did a remake of the classic Coltrane and Cannonball
recording of Limehouse Blues.
Like a lot of people, this guy has to make a living so he plays
smooth jazz, and yes, I have heard some that is very cheesy.
But at least he earns a good living playing sax, which is more than I can
say for many here.