Al Jarreau

Al Jarreau’s distinctive vocal style has made him one of the most critically-acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy® Awards, scores of international music awards, and fans worldwide. Jarreau is the only vocalist in history to net Grammy Awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B), including his most recent win for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, "God Bless The Child", together with George Benson and Jill Scott in 2007.

Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1940.… Show more The son of a vicar, Jarreau started singing at the age of four in the church choir. After receiving his Masters Degree at the University of Iowa, Jarreau relocated to San Francisco to begin a career in rehabilitation counseling. While in San Francisco, Jarreau’s musical talents came to the forefront and he found himself singing at a small jazz club, the Half/Note, with a trio headed by George Duke. It was in this intimate setting that the album Al Jarreau and the George Duke Trio – Live at the Half/Note, was recorded in 1965, a portrait of two young musical talents on the cusp of stardom.

Jarreau moved on to Los Angeles and New York City, where he gained national network television exposure with Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, David Frost and Mike Douglas, and performances at The Improv. In 1975, he was signed to a recording contract with Warner Bros, and released his debut album, We Got By, to unanimous acclaim.

Since then, Jarreau has released more than 20 albums, spawning hits like “We’re in This Love Together,” “Teach Me Tonight,” “So Good,” and the theme song to the hit television show, Moonlighting. He has performed on Broadway, guest starred on television shows, and in national commercials, and performed with symphony orchestras in the U.S. and Europe. He has collaborated on recordings with George Benson, Herbie Hancock, Sir Paul McCartney, Jill Scott, Chris Botti, and Patti Austin, amongst others.

Called "the voice of versatility" by the Chicago Tribune, “the greatest jazz singer alive” by Time Magazine, and "one of the world's greatest natural resources" by the Detroit News, Jarreau received his own Star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame” in 2001.

After more than 30 years in the industry, Jarreau is undoubtedly one of the greatest performers and innovative vocalists of our time. Al continues to tour extensively worldwide, with his sextet and symphony shows, and is currently in the studio working on a new album.

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