Al Jarreau
USA
Born: 12 March 1940
Years Active: 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Styles: Fusion, Vocal Jazz, Vocal/Standards, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz, AM Pop, Early Pop/Rock
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The only vocalist in history to net Grammy Awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B, respectively), Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 12, 1940. The son of a vicar, he earned his first performing experience singing in the church choir. After receiving his master's degree in psychology, Jarreau pursued a career as a social worker, but eventually he decided to relocate to Los Angeles and try his hand in show business, playing small clubs throughout the West Coast. He recorded an LP in the mid-'60s, but largely remaine...
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