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| Pushing the Envelope | ||||
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| Released | June 15, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | Unknown | |||
| Genre | Jazz, R&B | |||
| Label | Heads Up Records | |||
| Producer | Gerald Albright | |||
| Gerald Albright chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Pushing the Envelope | ||||
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Pushing the Envelope is the twelfth studio album by saxophone player Gerald Albright. It was nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011. [1]
Guests on the album include:
All songs written by Gerald Albright, except where noted.
Studios
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