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The Manhattans Portrait Session

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The name Gerald Alston has always been synonymous with soul, elegance and sophistication style.

Gerald Alston, lead singer of the legendary Grammy award-winning classic R&B vocal group, The Manhattans is set to release his first gospel project, produced by Travis Milner and Gerald Alston.  The highly-anticipated gospel CD is a collaborative effort with Grammy and Stellar nominated gospel saxophonist and producer “Mel Holder.”

Alston has recorded three CDs on Motown and one on Scotti Brothers Records.  He has traveled all around the world with well known artists from Motown legends to icons like Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, just to name a few.  As a producer and incredible talent, his CD entitled “Gerald Alston sings Sam Cooke” pays homage to his favorite singer.

The album has a contemporary style with traditional gospel roots and music for all ages to enjoy. His mentor is Sam Cooke.

Alston has performed all over the world, with his smooth sophisticated soulful voice.  He is the son of the Rev. J B Alston, and the nephew of the late legendary Johnny Field, founder of the Grammy winning Five Blind Boys from Alabama now called The Five Blind Boys.

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