First and foremost, my heart is full of gratitude for the amazing reception of my Single “Sun’s Out”!!  When we went to Radio with Gorov Music Marketing the week of July 4thit wasn’t an expectation that “Sun’s Out” would still be on Billboard at Thanksgiving.  Now entering the 22nd week, “Sun’s Out” is celebrating its 18th Week on Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart, and still rides on Groove Jazz at #2, RadioWave #2, and  peaked on MediaBase Chart at #1 , being my 1st Number 1 Hit.  
 
During October “Stronger Now” Album was finished and has already received rave Reviews from Critics.  I was fortunate to have amazing talent add to the integrity of my work.  Please visit the dedicated page for “Stronger Now” for full details. 
 
On a personal note I visited family in Washington, DC at the end of October.  It was a really great trip full of fun and laughter but I caught a nasty bug on the plane ride back.  Flying is great but has also been termed a” Germ Tube” for many reasons.  I’m fully recovered now and have a renewed appreciation for my health.  
 
Yesterday I found out that I was Nominated Best Smooth Jazz Artist 2019.  I was completely overwhelmed at the Honor.  Voting takes place now through January 3rd.  Please check out the Website to Vote and have a look at the other Artists as well. 
 
Currently I’m making preparations for the Holiday Season.  I’m performing several gigs, preparing my Piano Students for the Holiday Piano Recital, and Booking Shows for 2020.  
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Late Summer has proved to be a time of celebration and completion.

I celebrated my birthday in August with friends on a Girl’s Trip to Rosemary Beach, Fla.  It was a much needed time to catch up with my friends after a very busy season of performing and working on my new Album. 
August/September also heralded “Sun’s Out” Single to the Top Smooth Jazz Charts with current status on Billboard at #14, Smooth Jazz Top 20 #5, Radiowave #3, Groove Jazz Music #4, MediaBase # 17, and Smooth Jazz .com #26.  

I had the honor of Recording at Orange Peel Studios with Lil John Roberts who added drum tracks, Sam Sims and Joseph Patrick Moore added bass tracks, Paul Brown and  Dan Baraszu added guitar tracks and engineered by Raheem Amlani. I went to Silent Sound Studios in Atlanta  to work with TK Kidd on the legendary Yamaha C7 for piano tracks.  While Paul Brown was in town I also sat in with his band at Suite Lounge Jazz Series  in Atlanta and played some keys.  I am finishing up the last track for the Album with Lew Laing in California. 
 
I was also honored to participate in the WCLK Fundraising Event Sept 25 and joined other celebrities at the Festivities.  
 
Stay tuned for more news on the new Album release Date and Events.  

July has flown by with lots of happenings.

​“Sun’s Out”, my new Smooth Jazz Radio Single, was Released the Week of July 8.  It was the #1 Most Added the 1st week and Most Increased Plays for the past two weeks.  The response from “Sun’s Out” has been very positive.
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“Her latest single, “Sun’s Out” will give you a vision of an exotic beach with that perfect coastal breeze. Yes, I’ll have a Pina Colada!”...Brenda Lorenzo, Beat Atlanta Online Magazine 

The Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy held its Summer Celebration Meet and Greet.  It was great hearing some new music Performances and running into so many Professional music friends. 

My new 5 month old puppy, Zeno,  continues to get bigger every day and he is absolutely adorable.

July 2019 - wow!
Carol Albert