Al Jarreau
Birth : 1940-03-12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Death : 2017-02-12
History
Alwin Lopez "Al" Jarreau was an American singer and musician. He received a total of seven Grammy Awards and was nominated for over a dozen more. Jarreau is perhaps best known for his 1981 album Breakin' Away. He also sang the theme song of the late-1980s television series Moonlighting, and was among the performers on the 1985 charity song "We Are the World".
Self (archive footage)
In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most star-studded recording session in history. This is the untold story of the legendary global pop song “We Are the World” — which very nearly didn’t happen.
Himself
Patrick Savey plunges us into Marcus's world, capturing the New York roots of the legendary bass player, following his path like the pebbles of Tom Thumb, as he meets masters of Jazz like Larry Graham, Jaco Pastorius, David Sanborn, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau and Miles Davis. A fantastic visual and musical journey through the history of this exceptional musician
Self
When an artist of the stature of Quincy Jones celebrates his 75th birthday you can be sure it's going to be quite a party. The main concert lasted over two and a half hours and the musicians then spilled out into the bars and cafes of Montreux with the music still going strong as the sun was coming up the next morning! Backing on all tracks provided by the Montreux In The Big Band conducted by Pepe Lienhard. Incredible line-up of artists including: Patti Austin, Petula Clark, Billy Cobham, Herbie Hancock, Mick Hucknall, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo, Beverley Knight, James Moody, Nana Mouskouri, Naturally 7, Paolo Nutini, Freda Payne, Lee Ritenour, Curtis Stigers and many more. Performing songs and music associated with Quincy Jones throughout his long career.
vocal
Legends Of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis is a dynamic all-star collection of 13 riveting performances featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz music! Tracklisting: 1. Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling - Take Five 2. Chris Botti - My Funny Valentine 3. Marcus Miller, George Duke, Lee Ritenour - The Panther 4. David Sanborn, Phil Woods - Senor Blues 5. Chick Corea - Armando's Rhumba 6. Robert Cray, Keb' Mo' - 12 Year Old Boy 7. Benny Golson - Killer Joe 8. Ivan Lins - The Island 9. Clark Terry - Mumbles 10. Jane Monheit, John Pizzarelli - They Can't Take That Away 11. Dave Valentin - Obsesion 12. Dave Brubeck, Billy Taylor - Take the 'A' Train 13. Ramsey Lewis - Dear Lord
Himself
01. Take Five
02. Drums solo (Mark Simmons)
03. Step By Step
04. Breakin' Away
05. I Will Be Here For You
06. Boogie Down
07. Voice improvisation (with Mark Simmons)
08. Roof Garden
09. Voice improvisation
10. Waltz For Debby
11. Something That You Said (A Remark You Made)
12. Summertime Al Jarreau: Vocals
Mark Simmons: Drums
Ross Bolton: Guitar
Lawrence Williams: Keyboard
Joseph Turano: Keyboard, saxophone
Chris Walker: Bass
The Balladeer (voice)
The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn Valley to groom their destined leader - young Timmy Brisby.
Feat. Herbie Hancock, Milton Nascimento, Al Jarreau Miki Howard & The Select Live Special Band, David Sanborn and Marcus Miller Herbie Hancock: 1 Jack In
Milton Nascimento: 2 Txai 3 Yauarete
Bola de Meia, Bola de Gude: 4 Nos Bailes Da Vida 5 Maria Maria
Al Jarreau: 6 Spain 7 Everybody Is a Star 8 Hey Jude
David Sanborn: 9 Soul Serenade 10 Chicago Song
Marcus Miller: 11 Run for Cover 12 Bones Jive 13 Someday We'll All Be Free 14 Burnin' Up the Carnival
Self - Choir Member
Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".
Himself
Great rare (DVD-R) concert of video in live of the singer AL JARREAU, live in GERMANY in 1985, in the ROCKPALAST, stereo sound, very good sound, duration aproximated 84 minutes . this concert contains the following performances: Al Jarreau: 01) Raging Waters 02) Trouble In Paradise 03) I Will Be Here For You 04) Mornin' 05) High Crime. David Sanborn: 06) Hideaway 07) Straight To The Heart 08) Anything You Want 09) Since I Fell For You (with Al Jarreau). Al Jarreau: 10) Imagination 11) Black And Blues>band introduction 12) Boogie Down 13) Murphy's Law.
Self
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.
Himself
A variety special starring Sheena Easton.
Self
The picture brings interviews with the participants of the 1st São Paulo Jazz Festival that occurred in Anhembi Conventions Palace in September 1978 and reunited musicians, composers and singers from all around the world.
