AL TO MAKE SPECIAL APPEARANCE IN CHICAGO February 8, 2012admin No CommentAl has just partnered with Michael Manson, Executive Director of Chicago’s Musical Arts Institute, for a special benefit concert on April 21. Al will perform several songs with Michael’s band, and will share the evening with Gerald Albright, who is also supporting this great, non-profit, community-oriented music school. Come see Al sing some of his favorites, and help some folks in the process! See the link on the tour dates page for more info… newsShare : Tweet
Al Jarreau and Matia Bazar in Sanremo February 7, 2012admin No CommentAl will perform “Speak Softly Love” with the Legendary Italian band Matia Bazar on February 16 at the Rai Uno Sanremo Song Festival. The duet will be aired live on Rai Uno TV, and rebroadcast later in 2012. It’s the first time that these 2 artists are working together. newsShare : Tweet
Ashti Meets Birdman Al is now an App October 20, 2011admin No CommentCarmen Rubin, Al’s friend, has released an iPad version of her children’s book “Ashti Meets Birdman Al.” The app is a wonderful adaptation of the story that Al has read to school kids over the years as part of his efforts to support literacy and encourage kids to learn to love to read. The book is available at amazon.com, bn.com, or at carmenrubin.com. newsShare : Tweet
Double Face on the USA Jazz Chart October 18, 2011admin No Comment“Double Face”, the song that Al recorded with Deodato last year, has reached #2 on Media Guide’s USA Jazz Chart this week. The song has been rising steadily since it’s debut on the list 22 weeks ago. It’s getting great airplay in the USA right now, and it’s available for purchase at iTunes as a single or on Deodato’s new album, “The Crossing” newsShare : Tweet
“Talk about dreams coming true, tonight.” July 10, 2011admin No CommentThe good people at North Sea Jazz Fest are on their game and have already posted a fully produced video here! Check it out- On the road in Europe: North Sea Jazz Fest newsShare : Tweet
Jarreau Returns to London July 4, 2011admin No CommentView from Victoria Embankment-- The London Eye on Left, Big Ben on Right! After a 5 year absence, Al returned to London to an excited audience, and rekindled the love affair. Check out some audience reactions! newsShare : Tweet
