Al on Tavis Talks October 14, 2013Check out Al’s discussion with Tavis Smiley on his radio show! newsShare : Tweet
George Duke August 13, 2013Al has made the following statement about George Duke: “George came to us as an angel. He walked and worked and loved and played like an angel. He’s back hanging with the other angels now. I am glad that he was my very good friend.” Everyone in the Jarreau organization felt bettered through association with George Duke. We miss him. Al has posted more extended thoughts on George here. newsShare : Tweet
Celebration of George Duke August 11, 2013Marcus Miller has produced his weekly Sirius/XM radio program for today as a tribute to George Duke. Marcus has included contributions by Al Jarreau, Lalah Hathaway, Jean Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Byron Miller, David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves, Ndugu Chancler, and more. The fantastic program will air at 6pmEDT/3pmPDT on Sunday, and 12amEDT/9pmPDT on Monday on channel 67. Be sure to listen! newsShare : Tweet
London Concert confirmed for July 14 July 8, 2013 Al Jarreau has just confirmed an appearance at Barclaycard British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park, and he encourages everyone to check out this fantastic fest- 2 weekends of blockbuster lineup in one of London’s most beautiful parks. More info available here: UNWIND news, UncategorizedShare : Tweet
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY – APRIL 30 February 22, 2013 No Comment Al Jarreau will be in Istanbul to celebrate the 2nd annual International Jazz Day on April 30. The event, presented by UNESCO and The Thelonius Monk Institute, commemorates jazz music worldwide, and the Istanbul concert will be the home base, while 80 other cities will host activities on the same day. For more information, go to jazz day.com newsShare : Tweet
TWO Grammy nominations December 22, 2012 No CommentAl proudly announces that two of his 2012 releases are nominated for Grammy awards: –Al Jarreau and the Metropole Orkest Live is up for Best Jazz Vocal Album –JumpinJazz Kids – A Swinging Tale is up for Best Children’s Album He was thrilled to collaborate with Metropole Orkest & Vince Mendoza, and with the JumpinJazz creators & DeeDee & Hubert. Win or not, he appreciates their collaboration and friendship newsShare : Tweet
