On this day March 28 1983 Al Jarreau released his sixth studio album Jarreau. Known for his smooth voice and genre-blending style the album continued to show his range across jazz R&B and pop.
Jarreau reached number 13 on the US Billboard charts and climbed all the way to number 1 on the Jazz Albums chart. With hits like Mornin’ and Trouble in Paradise the album delivered feel-good grooves and soulful ballads backed by top-tier session musicians and slick production. It became one of the most celebrated works of his career and expanded his mainstream appeal.
Fun fact: Mornin’ became one of Al Jarreau’s signature songs and had a second life decades later when it was re-recorded with George Benson for their 2006 collaboration album.
Trivia question: What television theme song did Al Jarreau famously perform just two years after the release of Jarreau?
Jarreau reached number 13 on the US Billboard charts and climbed all the way to number 1 on the Jazz Albums chart. With hits like Mornin’ and Trouble in Paradise the album delivered feel-good grooves and soulful ballads backed by top-tier session musicians and slick production. It became one of the most celebrated works of his career and expanded his mainstream appeal.
Fun fact: Mornin’ became one of Al Jarreau’s signature songs and had a second life decades later when it was re-recorded with George Benson for their 2006 collaboration album.
Trivia question: What television theme song did Al Jarreau famously perform just two years after the release of Jarreau?
