Eric Marienthal & Gerald Albright in Seal Beach

Eric Marienthal is an American contemporary jazz and fusion saxophonist, born in Sacramento, California, in 1957. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he made his debut as a leader with Voices of the Heart and later released albums including Oasis, Walk Tall, Bridges with Chuck Loeb and Double Dealin’ with Randy Brecker. He began his professional career with trumpeter Al Hirt before joining Chick Corea’s Elektric Band in 1986. Marienthal recorded six albums with the group and took part in several world tours, later touring with the GRP All-Star Big Band and bands led by Lee Ritenour and David Benoit.

Gerald Albright is an American saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, born in Los Angeles in 1957. He plays contemporary jazz shaped by R&B and funk, and is known for solo recordings including Just Between Us, Dream Come True and the track “Bermuda Nights.” After college, Gerald Albright joined Patrice Rushen’s band and toured with her before performing on the road with Anita Baker, Whitney Houston and Phil Collins. In 2013, he joined Dave Koz, Mindi Abair and Richard Elliot for the Summer Horns album and tour.