He was so good. A real mid-life find for me, he made the sort of music I wouldn't have made time for in my youth -- pop jazz was something I heard a bit of when I was a kid because my dad, a pre-bop jazz man, was always trying to keep current and he liked vocal jazz. But it took me until my thirties to grab some Al Jarreau - he made wonderful records that I've listened to in several different corners of the world, and his music seemed tailor-made to make a day better. Like gentle sunlight, his music. Sad to hear that he is gone.
― though the tempest rages, (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Sunday, 12 February 2017 19:33 (seven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhq7fSrXn0c
― example (crüt), Sunday, 12 February 2017 20:12 (seven years ago) link
I haven't heard the "Moonlighting" theme in years. I didn't know Nile Rodgers produced and played on it. Stevie too.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Sunday, 12 February 2017 20:20 (seven years ago) link
his music seemed tailor-made to make a day better. Like gentle sunlight, his music
This. Few other musicians put me into this state of pure, uncomplicated, passive pleasure.
― insidious assymetrical weapons (Eric H.), Sunday, 12 February 2017 20:35 (seven years ago) link
That clip with him performing Take 5 and some other acapella bits really is terrific
― Camaraderie at Arms Length, Sunday, 12 February 2017 23:10 (seven years ago) link
Is there an LP of his that's in this style?
― Camaraderie at Arms Length, Sunday, 12 February 2017 23:12 (seven years ago) link
The first one, plus the live album that video is from.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Sunday, 12 February 2017 23:48 (seven years ago) link
I'm not impressed by High Crime. I can barely hear him amid the syndrums and faux funk. The tunes just aren't very good.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 13 February 2017 00:02 (seven years ago) link
High Crime is his weakest 80s album imo.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Monday, 13 February 2017 00:11 (seven years ago) link
Listen to L is for Lover! It's the best. for 80's Al.
― scott seward, Monday, 13 February 2017 01:31 (seven years ago) link
Aw dang, I love High Crime.
― insidious assymetrical weapons (Eric H.), Monday, 13 February 2017 05:07 (seven years ago) link
Just heard We're In This Love Together for the first time and it's all I want to listen to now, on endless repeat.
― kornrulez6969, Sunday, 23 June 2019 16:55 (four years ago) link
so magnificent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2u-t-sfmAA
― she carries a torch. two torches, actually (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Thursday, 7 November 2019 22:53 (four years ago) link
I still love High Crime
― Pauline Male (Eric H.), Thursday, 7 November 2019 23:27 (four years ago) link