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Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer Al Jarreau Dies at 76
KTLA 5 ^ | 10:20 AM, FEBRUARY 12, 2017 | KTLA

Posted on 02/12/2017 10:30:23 AM PST by COBOL2Java

Al Jarreau, a Grammy-winning jazz singer known as the “acrobat of scat,” has died, the Washington Post reported Sunday. He was 76.

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To: COBOL2Java

My favorite AJ song is a cover a GREAT Lenny Welsh song: “Since I Fell For You”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAaogtMLI8

Bob James - keyboards
David Sanborn - sax
Steve Gadd - drums
Marcus Miller - bass
Al Jarreau - vocal.


41 posted on 02/12/2017 12:30:33 PM PST by newfreep ("If Lyin' Ted was an American citizen, he would be a traitor.")
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To: WENDLE

I didn’t think there was anybody as old as me but I guess I was wrong. I remember Jolson as well.


42 posted on 02/12/2017 12:59:04 PM PST by Rappini (Compromise has its place. It's called second.)
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To: COBOL2Java

bookmark


43 posted on 02/12/2017 1:17:45 PM PST by GOP Poet
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To: Rappini

Mammy!!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIaj7FNHnjQ


44 posted on 02/12/2017 1:22:09 PM PST by WENDLE (Trump RULES IMMIGRATION!! Sanctuary crap will STOP or no money. ZERO!!)
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To: COBOL2Java

How sad, RIP, sir.

Your voice will all always be remembered as each week we tuned into the series “Moonlighting”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFiu0L7zJX8

It was thought he had a voice much like that of Johnny Mathis.


45 posted on 02/12/2017 1:42:06 PM PST by V K Lee (President Trump = MAGA (erasing the era of the Socialist Muslim minor))
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To: COBOL2Java

Makes me sad to lose such a talent. RIP


46 posted on 02/12/2017 1:47:08 PM PST by EnquiringMind
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To: COBOL2Java

I would fly back to Colorado to see him at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Golden every summer in the 80’s. Met him once at the Grammy’s ... he was amazing and one of my favorite artists! RIP


47 posted on 02/12/2017 1:47:53 PM PST by gtwizard (Income Inequality is called INCENTIVE!)
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To: 1rudeboy

What a great story.


48 posted on 02/12/2017 2:22:11 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!! Shadilay!)
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To: COBOL2Java

prayers for his family

Great artist,


49 posted on 02/12/2017 2:32:37 PM PST by captmar-vell
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To: COBOL2Java

I know I can
Like any man
Reach out my hand
And touch the face of God


50 posted on 02/12/2017 2:36:42 PM PST by Rastus
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To: COBOL2Java

RIP to a talented artist.


51 posted on 02/12/2017 3:54:01 PM PST by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: COBOL2Java

RIP.


52 posted on 02/12/2017 4:43:21 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Je Suis Pepe)
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To: newfreep

Beautiful rendition of a timeless classic. Thanks for posting. RIP Al Jarreau.


53 posted on 02/12/2017 4:53:25 PM PST by nicksaunt
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To: COBOL2Java
I'm a big fan of Mr. Jarreau. I saw him in concert so many times during the 80’s and early 90’s I've lost count.He was nice enough to speak with a gushing fan, that being me, after a concert. He appreciated his fans, no stuck up nonsense.

A great talent and a gentleman.

54 posted on 02/12/2017 5:16:14 PM PST by CaptainK (...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
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To: COBOL2Java

Aww! RIP and condolences to the family.

Saw George Benson live once — amazing.


55 posted on 02/12/2017 5:51:15 PM PST by Albion Wilde ("January 20, 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.")
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To: COBOL2Java
MORNIN'

One of the most joyous popular songs ever recorded.
56 posted on 02/12/2017 9:18:05 PM PST by jobim
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