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The Art of the Story

Saxophonist Gerald Albright's big break came with Patrice Rushen's 'Forget Me Nots'

By Doug Doyle,
Billy Robinson
Published December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM EST
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Gerald Albright

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright talks about his big break with 2026 NEA Jazz Master Patrice Rushen.

Albright recently spoke with WBGO "Favorite Things" host Pat Prescott about his amazing career and his time playing in Rushen's band.

Gerald Albright performing at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
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Gerald Albright performing at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Gerald Albright brings his band to the Terrace Ballroom at Newark Symphony Hall on Saturday, December 6.

You can hear the entire interview with Gerald Albright here.

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Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998. Since then, Doug and his news staff have received more than 300 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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