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African American, Al Jarreau, Concord Records, entertainment, Male Vocalist, Music, Vince Mendoza, vocalese
Al Jarreau and the Metropole Orkest – Live –Mp3– [Concord Records, 2012] –
Al Jarreau has little interest in boundaries or preconceived limitations. Since the mid-1970s, this versatile singer has applied his distinctive and instantly recognizable vocal style – a unique combination of lyrical swing and captivating vocalese – to a broad spectrum of musical genres. With this eclectic approach, he has earned much success along the way – enough to position him as the only vocalist in history to claim Grammy Awards in the three distinct genres of jazz, pop and R&B. Continue reading