An Appreciation: Vocalist Al Jarreau ventured further than his smooth reputation
When thinking about Al Jarreau, who died in Los Angeles on Sunday at age 76, one word comes insistently to mind: Smooth. Much like his longtime friend and kindred spirit George Duke, who died in August 2013, Jarreau  owned that free-flowing and often breezy subgenre somewhat derisively known “smooth...
L.A. Times - Entertainment — When thinking about Al Jarreau, who died in Los Angeles on Sunday at age 76, one word comes insistently to mind: Smooth. Much like his longtime friend and kindred spir... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When thinking about Al Jarreau, who died in Los Angeles on Sunday at age 76, one word comes insistently to mind: Smooth. Much like his longtime friend and kindred spir... more info