Remembering Al Jarreau

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Renowned jazz vocalist, Alwin Lopez Jarreau, died last Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 76. A week earlier he had announced his retirement after cutting short a tour due to exhaustion.

The seven-time Grammy winner died a few hours before this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony kicked off on Sunday.

Al Jarreau was one of the best jazz singers of his generation with regards to improvisation and “scatting” in particular.

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Remembering Al Jarreau

Renowned jazz vocalist, Alwin Lopez Jarreau, died last Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 76. A week earlier he had announced his retirement after cutting short a tour due to exhaustion.

Court temporarily halts Mzwinila assets seizure

Access Bank Invests in student wellness at Bokamoso JSS

Clubs to share matchday costs with BFL

Ramogapi & Co should clear the Bonno confusion

Parly demonstrates steady progress in SONA sessions

Preparations for Soul Fill Up with Franco in full swing

BOMU, Film Association endorse incoming Arts Council CEO

Teenage girl ends life using school belt

Ramogapi & Co should clear the Bonno confusion