Al Jarreau is in the hospital in Los Angeles, due to exhaustion. He is receiving excellent medical care, responding to treatments, and improving slowly.
The medical team has instructed that he cannot perform any of his remaining 2017 concert dates.
Therefore, with complete sorrow, Al Jarreau must retire from touring. He is thankful for his 50 years of traveling the world in ministry through music, and for everyone who shared this with him - his faithful audience, the dedicated musicians, and so many others who supported his effort.
Ticket holders should contact their venue or point-of-purchase regarding refunds.
For updates about his health, or for other information regarding Al Jarreau, please visit www.aljarreau.com.
In response to the sad news, we wanted to share a few memories of the one and only, treasured and beloved, multi-instrumentalist – Alwin Lopez Jarreau.
We have been told that Al’s taking a well-earned break after five decades of bringing utter joy to the world. Unfortunately, there’s been a little bit of ‘Trouble in Paradise’ with his health, which means that probably for the first time in his life he has to think of himself and take a little rest.
The joyous relationship with Al and Marshall Arts began back in 1978 and what a fusion of styles Al brought to us; Soul, Jazz, Blues, Scat, Rock – it was all in there and was such a treat.
No one had heard anything like Take Five and over the following years Al just added more layers to his incredible interpretations of so many songs with amazing musicians, who, of course adore him. Al has the uncanny and legendary gift to mimic any instrument and has challenged many a great player.
Year after year Al has brought his magic. ‘Moonlighting’ was a wonderful time with the TV series credited as giving Bruce Willis his big break. Al seems to have been at the beginning of many things.
Whenever he walks into a room, he smiles and the sun comes out. He brings not only his talent, but a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation.
Indeed he worked as a rehabilitation counsellor in San Francisco – which shows his unselfish nature and tremendous care for others.
But it’s his music that had reached so many millions across the world. A great favourite at so many Festivals, he has been asked to return time after time to receive wonderful accolades.
His concerts are an amazing experience. There are simply too many amazing performances to mention. Montreux, Nordsee, Ronnie Scott’s, but the stand out was the fabulous night at Wembley Arena in 1984. Completely sold out and with very special guest David Sanborn. Footage of that night can still be seen online and sounds as fresh today as it did then.
He has been honoured with so many Awards throughout his Career, including many Grammys in different categories. In 2005 he won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album for ‘Accentuate The Positive‘ which seems so apt, given his absolute positivity.
It has been our tremendous privilege to share so many years with Al Jarreau. We know he truly deserves a little me time but we sincerely hope he’ll soon be home eating Cheerios whilst humming ‘Mornin’ in the kitchen. And of course the next step - let’s hope he’ll soon be dancing up on the roof.
Wherever he is and whatever he’s doing we, The Marshall Arts Family, hold him in our hearts with so much love and respect and really look forward to seeing him soon.
Source: https://marshall-arts.com/news-articles/al-jarreau-forced-to-retire-and-tour-dates-are-cancelled
The medical team has instructed that he cannot perform any of his remaining 2017 concert dates.
Therefore, with complete sorrow, Al Jarreau must retire from touring. He is thankful for his 50 years of traveling the world in ministry through music, and for everyone who shared this with him - his faithful audience, the dedicated musicians, and so many others who supported his effort.
Ticket holders should contact their venue or point-of-purchase regarding refunds.
For updates about his health, or for other information regarding Al Jarreau, please visit www.aljarreau.com.
In response to the sad news, we wanted to share a few memories of the one and only, treasured and beloved, multi-instrumentalist – Alwin Lopez Jarreau.
We have been told that Al’s taking a well-earned break after five decades of bringing utter joy to the world. Unfortunately, there’s been a little bit of ‘Trouble in Paradise’ with his health, which means that probably for the first time in his life he has to think of himself and take a little rest.
The joyous relationship with Al and Marshall Arts began back in 1978 and what a fusion of styles Al brought to us; Soul, Jazz, Blues, Scat, Rock – it was all in there and was such a treat.
No one had heard anything like Take Five and over the following years Al just added more layers to his incredible interpretations of so many songs with amazing musicians, who, of course adore him. Al has the uncanny and legendary gift to mimic any instrument and has challenged many a great player.
Year after year Al has brought his magic. ‘Moonlighting’ was a wonderful time with the TV series credited as giving Bruce Willis his big break. Al seems to have been at the beginning of many things.
Whenever he walks into a room, he smiles and the sun comes out. He brings not only his talent, but a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation.
Indeed he worked as a rehabilitation counsellor in San Francisco – which shows his unselfish nature and tremendous care for others.
But it’s his music that had reached so many millions across the world. A great favourite at so many Festivals, he has been asked to return time after time to receive wonderful accolades.
His concerts are an amazing experience. There are simply too many amazing performances to mention. Montreux, Nordsee, Ronnie Scott’s, but the stand out was the fabulous night at Wembley Arena in 1984. Completely sold out and with very special guest David Sanborn. Footage of that night can still be seen online and sounds as fresh today as it did then.
He has been honoured with so many Awards throughout his Career, including many Grammys in different categories. In 2005 he won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album for ‘Accentuate The Positive‘ which seems so apt, given his absolute positivity.
It has been our tremendous privilege to share so many years with Al Jarreau. We know he truly deserves a little me time but we sincerely hope he’ll soon be home eating Cheerios whilst humming ‘Mornin’ in the kitchen. And of course the next step - let’s hope he’ll soon be dancing up on the roof.
Wherever he is and whatever he’s doing we, The Marshall Arts Family, hold him in our hearts with so much love and respect and really look forward to seeing him soon.
Source: https://marshall-arts.com/news-articles/al-jarreau-forced-to-retire-and-tour-dates-are-cancelled
