Al Jarreau
The only singer to earn Grammy Awards in three different categories (Jazz, Pop and R&B), Al Jarreau performed with acrobatic versatility and creativity, tremendous range, and love for his audience.
After beginning his career in the Midwest, Jarreau worked with George Duke and his trio in San Francisco in the late 1960s. He later moved to Los Angeles, gaining visibility and experience in the Laurel Canyon singer/songwriter community before being discovered by Warner executives in 1976 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Since then, he happily toured the world consistently until he passed away in 2017.
He was most proud of his jazz roots and talent. But his 1980s platinum albums “Breakin' Away” and “Jarreau” are considered 2 of the best examples of that decade’s pop and R&B sounds, and they led to Al’s highest successes. He especially enjoyed his many opportunities to partner with other artists during his long career including Quincy Jones, David Sanborn and Miles Davis.
Al Jarreau - Birthday Event (Ohne Filter Extra, 1994)
Al Jarreau - Full Show (Jazz Baltica, 2001)
Al Jarreau - My Blue Angel (Tom Jones: The Right Time, 13th June 1992)
Al Jarreau & Tom Jones - Bring Me A Little Water, Sylvie and Interview (Tom Jones: The Right Time)
Al Jarreau - Full Show (Off-Opera Jazzfest, 1994)
Al Jarreau - Cold Duck (Treffpunkt-Kultur, 5th July 2004)
Al Jarreau - Groovin' High / Midnight Sun (with Larry Williams) (Treffpunkt-Kultur, 5th July 2004)
Al Jarreau - CC Rider (Off-Opera Jazzfest,10th August 1994)
Al Jarreau - We're In This Love Together (Off-Opera Jazzfest, 10th August 1994)
Al Jarreau - Spain (Off-Opera Jazzfest, 10th August 1994)
Al Jarreau - Says (Off-Opera Jazzfest, 10th August 1994)
Al Jarreau - Take Five (Off-Opera Jazzfest, 10th August 1994)
Al Jarreau - Summertime (Off-Opera Jazzfest, 10th August 1994)
Al Jarreau - Mas Que Nada (Jorge Ben Jor) (Off-Opera Jazzfest, 10th August 1994)
Al Jarreau - Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing (Night Of The Proms - Switzerland, Nov 15th 1995)
Al Jarreau - Roof Garden (Night Of The Proms - Switzerland, Nov 15th 1995)
Al Jarreau - Your Song (Elton John) (Night Of The Proms - Switzerland, Nov 15th 1995)
Al Jarreau - Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing (Night Of The Proms - Spain, Nov 27th 1995)
Al Jarreau - Roof Garden (Night Of The Proms - Belgium, Nov 8th 1995)
Al Jarreau - Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing (Night Of The Proms - Belgium, Nov 8th 1995)
Al Jarreau - Puddit (Put It Where You Want It) (Later...with Jools Holland, Oct. 20, 2000)
Al Jarreau - Boogie Down (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - Medley (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - The Midnight Sun (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - Take Five (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - Bach Aire (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - Waltz For Debby (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - Jacaranda Bougainvillea (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - Mas Que Nada (Estival Jazz, July 7th, 2006)
Al Jarreau - After All (Estival Jazz, July 6th, 2006)