Albert 'Sterling' Menendez is an accomplished keyboard/piano player/producer/ writer specializing in Latin, R&B, jazz, neo-soul, funk, and classical music. Albert recently returned to touring with Shakira in support of her newest release Fijacion Oral Volume 1 on Sony Music. This summer, Albert also has two new releases. In late June look for "Believe" by the Sterling Ensemble featuring Juliet Moisha on the Ricanstruction Label. And in July, check out the new release from Sterling Ensemble featuring Sara Devine - "Life Ain't What it Seems" - on Vega Records. In March 2005, Albert Menendez wrote and recorded with Colombian artist Cabas' in New York and Monterrey, Mexico for Cabas' upcoming EMI Records release produced by Toy Hernandez..

Albert's tours include Alejandro Sanz World Tour as musical director and keyboard player, and Shakira's World Tour playing keys. Albert can often be found playing with Louis Vega, and is featured on his past releases including "Elements of Life" on MAW records. Other Albert Menendez releases include: Sterling Ensemble featuring Juliet Moesha "The World" on MAW Records, and Sterling Ensemble featuring Rita Quintero on the Ricanstruction Label.

As a musician, Albert has recorded and/or toured with many artists over the years including John Secada, Corey Glover, Masters at Work, Roni Size, Dido, Tito Puente, Melanie B & Missy Elliot, Jamiroquai, Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, Nuyorican Soul, Sinead O'Conner, Gloria Estefan, Icognito, Dead Prez, Soul II Soul and more