Jazz great Al Jarreau's first successes didn't take place in the U.S., but in Europe and especially Germany, as he was awarded a Grammy in Germany with the release of "We Got By." A second German Grammy came his way with the release of the follow-up album, "Glow," a reflection of Jarreau's international appeal. 1977 saw Al's first international/world wide tour, spawning the most successful double live album "Look To The Rainbow."
His major U.S. successes rolled in when he started to turn to more pop and rhythm & blues oriented songs with the collaboration with producer Jay Graydon on Jarreau's 1980 album, "This Time." The album resulted in a third Grammy nomination, followed by the second Jay Graydon production, "Breaking Away." The third collaboration spawned the self-titled "Jarreau" album, which earned gold record certification within two months of its release. After that, in 1984, the last complete collaboration of Jarreau/Graydon resulted in "High Crime," finding Al Jarreau's career at its peak point. Followed by his second live album, "Al Jarreau In London," his next album "L Is For Lover" was produced by former CHIC producer and guitarist, Nile Rodgers (also known from productions of David Bowie's "Let's Dance," Diana Ross' "Diana" album and Debbie Harry's "KooKoo"). Hence, his sound changed and turned to more dance oriented stylistics and rhythms. Rodgers also produced Jarreau's contribution to the Original Soundtrack of "Moonlighting," which title song made Al an every evening guest in millions of living rooms.
For the 1988 album "Heart's Horizon" he used no less than three producers: once again successful Jay Graydon, George Duke and Philippe Saisse. After a four year break of recording work he changed the team and worked with Narada Michael Walden as his new producer, releasing the fine "Heaven And Earth" album. Two years later his pet project with outstanding jazz bassist and producer, Marcus Miller, came true: "Tenderness." There is also a video available from that session, showing the professional artistry of Jarreau and his band, featuring CRUSADERS pianist, Joe Sample, amongst other incredible talents.

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