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Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau
Born: Mar 12, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Crossover Jazz, Oldies, Other, Pop, Rock, Soul and R&B, Vocal, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Classic Pop, R&B, Soul, Pop/Rock, Soft Rock, Pop Soul/Quiet Storm, Traditional Pop
Biography: The only vocalist in history to net Grammy Awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B, respectively), Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 12, 1940. The son of a vicar, he earned his first performing experience singing in the church choir. After receiving his master's degree in ...Read full biography
This Time
Released: 1980
Label: Warner Bros.
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Al Jarreau finally found success in the U.S. after 1975's We Got By. The later albums that followed ,like 1977's live Look to the Rainbow and 1978's All Fly Home found him attaining the all-important ...Read full review
Breakin' Away
Released: 1981
Label: Warner Bros.
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Released in 1981, Breakin' Away is not only a great follow-up to This Time, it all but perfected the effort. With an amazing batch of songs, producer/artist chemistry, and top-level players, Breakin' Away ...Read full review
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