GERALD ALBRIGHT

Gerald Albright, a seminal figure in smooth jazz and contemporary R&B, brings his saxophone and bass virtuosity to the Birchmere for a single-night performance. A Los Angeles native, Albright switched from sax to bass after seeing Louis Johnson in concert and later played both instruments as a sought-after session musician in the 1980s, working with everyone from Anita Baker to Whitney Houston. His solo career launched in 1987 with the album *Just Between Us*, and he has since become a core force in the smooth jazz genre, with chart-topping albums like *Smooth*, *Groovology*, and *Slam Dunk*, plus Grammy-nominated collaborations with Norman Brown and Dave Koz. Albright’s show promises a musical journey through different textures, rhythms, and moods, reflecting his joyful defiance of easy categorization.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026.

Showtimes: 7:30 pm.

Tickets: $59.50 general admission; $75.80 through Ticketmaster; $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office (open any show night from 5–9 pm).

Artist: Gerald Albright (saxophone and bass). No supporting acts are listed.

Run time: Not specified; typical headliner sets at the Birchmere run approximately 90–120 minutes.

Ages: Not specified; likely all ages unless noted.

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Phone: 703-549-7500. Box office open show nights 5–9 pm.

Note: Tickets are also available at the venue’s box office. Gerald Albright’s website: geraldalbright.com.