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Ashti Meets Birdman Al is now an App

Carmen 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.

Double Face on the USA Jazz Chart

“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”

“Talk about dreams coming true, tonight.”

The 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

Jarreau Returns to London

After a 5 year absence, Al returned to London to an excited audience, and rekindled the love affair. Check out some audience reactions!

Al at Wimbledon

Al had a great time talking with Clare Balding on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live from Wimbledon. It was an up-early trip to the classic home of tennis, and resulted in some great memories. If you missed it…

Press Day in London!

Al caught up with Robert Elms of BBC London for a quick afternoon interview. All you Londoners can check out Al this Sunday at Royal Festival Hall.

You can listen here to Al and Robert talk about Al’s beginnings, The Beatles, and the Fountain of Youth! (Hint: 2:06:59)