The Journey Within is the debut album by Bernie Williams, who at the time of its release was still an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Released on July 15, 2003 through GRP Records, Williams played both lead and rhythm guitar on the album and also composed seven of the album's songs.[4] The album managed to peak at 151 on the Billboard 200 and 3 on the Top Contemporary Jazz album charts.
The Journey Within | ||||
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Released | July 15, 2003 | |||
Recorded | Globe Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | GRP | |||
Producer | Lorren Harriet | |||
Bernie Williams chronology | ||||
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Entertainment Weekly | (B)[3] |
The album's label, GRP, hoping to capitalize on Williams's popularity as a baseball player released the album to coincide with the 2003 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. They also organized a Bernie Williams CD night at Yankee Stadium and distributed a sampler CD with proof of purchase of Kraft products.[5]
Credits adapted from album’s liner notes.[6][7]
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The Journey Within charted on several Billboard lists:[8]
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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Billboard 200 | 157 |
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 72 |
Top Contemporary Jazz | 3 |
Top Heatseekers | 8 |