Groovology is a good title for this project in smooth sounds: Albright uses elements of past instrumental music popularisers such as Lonnie Liston Smith, Kenny G, David Sanborn and Stanley Turrentine, amongst others. He hits his alto and tenor hard and likes a deep groove in his backing tracks. He uses little or no improvisation, preferring well-worn phrases linked together to fit whatever rhythmic and harmonic pattern he has set up for himself. The arrangements are attractive and tasteful, as one would expect on a GRP release, the musical colours bright. Every modern techno-musical device is utilised to good effect. This is music meant to bring a smile to your face as you drive your open-top around the cliffs and coves of the summer coastline, the sun in your hair and the wind in your eyes: an even bigger smile than you’d have anyway in that situation. Like many in his situation, Albright sets aside a page of the CD insert to thank all those who need thanking! , including half a dozen "endorsers". He’s not only endorsed; he’s endorsed with enthusiasm. That’s how it should be in Grooveland. --Keith Shadwick