See more ideas about al jarreau, music and smooth jazz. Like his best albums, this gives jarreau plenty of room to exercise his chops. For this time, jarreau is paired with producer jay graydon. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Al jarreau death stuns the world, cause of death unclear.
He has a unique, rich sound and its almost impossible to name only one favorite. A few days ago, i was asked to describe al to someone who knew of his success, but did not know him as. Released in 1981, al jarreaus seventh album entitled breakin away found him bringing his scat singing and remarkable ability to imitate various instruments to a wider audience with his novel. Nov, 2015 from 1975, jarreau s career was a critical and commercial success beginning with nine studio albums released via warner bros. Breakin away was certainly an apt title for al jarreaus 5th vocalese exploration released in 1981 to incredible commercial and critical success. His approach emphasized the percussionheavy and electronically amplified sound of rhythmandblues and funk music, and he had a particular gift for mimicking almost any kind of musical instrument or sound. Breakin away sheet music al jarreau real book melody. Troubadour me,destined to be set in my waysstuck in my daze. Produced by jay graydon and recorded with the cream of californias session luminaries, breakin away. Alwin lopez jarreau march 12, 1940 february 12, 2017 was an american singer and musician. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The later albums that followed,like 1977s live look to the rainbow and 1978s all fly home found him attaining the allimportant cult status and accolades from the jazz community. To quote allmusic, breakin away became the standard bearer of the l. Born on 12 march 1940, the singer was best known for his 1981 album breakin away and for singing the theme song of the late1980s television series moonlighting.
Feb 12, 2017 al jarreau passed away today, february 12, 2017. Most of breakin away has jarreau in great spirits and giving one great performance after another, like the powerful and melodyrich title song. Listen to your favorite songs from breakin away by al jarreau now. Al jarreau b vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. But the singers pop audience should eat up this ear candy as eagerly as george benson fans embraced breezin five years ago, for jarreau makes a cheerfully romantic popsoul balladeer, as sweet in spirit as the young johnny mathis but with the bonus of jazz chops. Al jarreau passed away on february 12, 2017 at the age of 76. Jarreau also sang the theme song of the 1980s television series moonlighting, and was among the performers on the 1985 charity song we are the world. A smalltown boy obsessed with the italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl. Jarreau is the sixth studio album by al jarreau, released in 1983. Breakin away and 8 related entities entities finder.
Al jarreau breakin away uk 19812015 expanded version cd dr peak rms duration track dr12 0. Al jarreau, the legendary jazz singer who won seven grammy awards, died sunday, feb. Al jarreau breakin away vinyl records and cds for sale. There is really nothing more to be said about als masterpiece, breakin away. Graydon is an architect of the west coast melodic pop sound, writing and producing tracks like after the love has gone and turn your love around. Breakin away, your beacon in the night discovered me. Breakin away by al jarreau available on vinyl, cassette. The renowned singer, al jarreaus, success didnt come early. Stream breakin away by al jarreau on amazon music unlimited now. Al jarreau, grammywinning jazz singer, dead at 76 cnn.
Jarreau wrote this song with tom canning and jay graydon. Breakin away, your love has opened eyes that couldnt see. Al jarreau wife susan player remained by his side till. Cnn al jarreau, the jazzpop musician best known for the hits breakin away, were in this love together, and the theme song to the popular 1980s tv show, moonlighting, died sunday. I just want to let potential buyers aware of the quality of this cd. It was merely last week, when the singer announced his retirement from touring. Breakin away look what youve done for me youre makin more fun for me. Though he earned fame as jazz musician, he didnt confine himself to one genre alone. Alwin lopez al jarreau march 12, 1940 february 12, 2017 was an american singer and musician who received a total of seven grammy awards and was nominated for over a dozen more when al finally broke through in the mid 1970s, he changed the musical landscape. The album was created with an amazing producerartist chemistry, and toplevel players like george duke, david foster, dean parks, and steve gadd can be heard on. Listen free to al jarreau breakin away closer to your love, my old friend and more.
The album was released on in 1981 andbecame the standard bearer of the l. Breakin away is a great followup of soul crooner al jarreau to his previous album this time. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The album was released in 1981 and became the standard bearer of the l. Canning is a keyboard player who wrote and produced tracks for jarreau s first seven albums. Al jarreau breakin away lyrics and tracklist genius. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
From 1975, jarreaus career was a critical and commercial success beginning with nine studio albums released via warner bros. Provided to youtube by ingrooves breakin away chris walker larry williams were in this love together. Breakin away, an album by al jarreau on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Play fulllength songs from breakin away by al jarreau on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. He also sang the theme song of the 1980s television series moonlighting, and was among the performers. Check out breakin away by al jarreau on amazon music. Breakin away is an album by al jarreau, released on june 30, 1981, through the warner bros. The obituary was featured in legacy on february 12, 2017. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Feb, 2017 cnn al jarreau, the jazzpop musician best known for the hits breakin away, were in this love together, and the theme song to the popular 1980s tv show, moonlighting, died sunday. This time 1980 breakin away 1981 jarreau 1983 breakin away is an album by al jarreau, released on june 30, 1981, through the warner bros. Buy al jarreaus album titled breakin away to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another. Canning is a keyboard player who wrote and produced tracks for jarreaus first seven albums.
Show me some parachutes away, today, sail away as long as im here, bring me some climbing boots. This was my introduction to a man who would later make up a great portion of my music collection. It was only after more than a decade in the profession that he grabbed peoples attention. Feb 12, 2017 al jarreau, grammywinning jazz singer, dead at 76 cnn. There is really nothing more to be said about al s masterpiece, breakin away. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. He received a total of seven grammy awards and was nominated for over a dozen more.
Breakin away was certainly an apt title for al jarreau s 5th vocalese exploration released in 1981 to incredible commercial and critical success. Al jarreau, the jazzpop musician best known for the hits breakin away, were in this love together and the theme song to a popular 1980s tv show, moonlighting, died. Breakin away assumes its own identity with brilliant results. Breakin away, your beacon in the the night discovered me. Feb 12, 2017 al jarreau passed away on february 12, 2017 at the age of 76. Jarreau is perhaps best known for his 1981 album breakin away. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers.
He is perhaps best known for his 1981 album breakin away. I first borrowed the vinyl of breakin away while in high school and never gave it back. Breakin away by al jarreau 4943674180806 cd barnes. Look what youve done for me youre makin more fun for me troubadour me, destined to be set in my waysstuck in my daze you were the butterfly winkin at me makin. Al jarreau wife susan player remained by his side till last. A few days ago, i was asked to describe al to someone who knew of his success, but did not know him as a person.
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