Look to the Rainbow: Live In Europe
Al Jarreau
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Letter Perfect | Al Jarreau | 5:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Rainbow In Your Eye | Al Jarreau | 6:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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One Good Turn | Al Jarreau | 6:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Could You Believe | Al Jarreau | 6:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Burst In With the Dawn | Al Jarreau | 7:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Better Than Anything | Al Jarreau | 5:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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So Long Girl | Al Jarreau | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Look to the Rainbow | Al Jarreau | 8:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Don't See Me | Al Jarreau | 7:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Take Five | Al Jarreau | 7:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Loving You | Al Jarreau | 5:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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We Got By | Al Jarreau | 8:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Album Review
Singer Al Jarreau's double album, Look to the Rainbow, is easily the most jazz-oriented of all of his Warner Bros. recordings. Cut shortly before Jarreau permanently switched to a more mundane version of R&B, these performances feature him as a brilliant scat singer (able to emulate practically any instrument) and a superior ballad interpreter. Joined by vibraphonist Lynn Blessing, keyboardist Tom Canning, bassist Abe Laboriel, and drummer Joe Correro, Jarreau is in top form on such numbers as "Better Than Anything," "Look to the Rainbow" and "Take Five." Unfortunately, Al Jarreau essentially started on top, artistically speaking, and has since been intent on emphasizing potential commercial appeal over any possible innovations or chance-taking.
Customer Reviews
Simply one of the best
This album is superb. I say album because I originally purchased the LP, then the CD and now I have downloaded it. The song selection is great and Al is at his finest. I love the energy of the crowd and Al's interaction with them. This live set is perfect to have in the background during intimate moments with someone you love...trust me. To sample Al Jarreau and get hooked... download this.
One of my all-time favorites!!
This was my first AJ album, and was purchased during a time when I was just spreading my musical-listening wings in the jazz idiom. This album has never lost it's appeal, because the performances are just so incredible. It is ageless and timeless. The musical cast is top-notch and they play tightly, musically, and unselfishly. AJ himself is at the top of his game on this set... and the magical performances caught here remain as fresh as the day of release. "Could You Believe" is like attending a church service, he sings with such deep feeling and belief... singing and preaching and taking us along on an uplifting musical ride... it always deserves a second listen! "Better Than Anything" is a playful yet touching love song. What fun to listen to! "Take Five" showcases his mastery of rhythm, syncopation, and improvisation as he weaves his way through the Brubeck classic almost effortlessly. "We Got By" is a song that tells of both the stinging pain of poverty, and power of the human spirit in the face of hardship. This is one of the "must have" jazz albums of all time!!
The real Al Jarreau
The is without a doubt his finest work in the jazz idiom. I really thought that he would continue his career in this style. Unfortunenately he decided to work with more commercial material. At the top of his game there were few who could rival his scat ability. My favorites: Letter Perfect, Rainbow in your eyes, Burst in with the dawn, Better than anything, Take Five, Loving you and We got by. If you've never heard this album before be prepared for an amazing journey with this artist. Enjoy!
Biography
Born: March 12, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Al Jarreau
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Mornin' | Jarreau | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mornin' | Givin' It Up | 5:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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We're In This Love Together | The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure | 3:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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After All | Love Songs | 4:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Moonlighting (Theme) | The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure | 3:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Just to Be Loved | Tomorrow Today | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Breezin' | Givin' It Up | 5:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Boogie Down | Jarreau | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Summer Breeze | Givin' It Up | 5:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Will Be Here for You (Nitakungodea Milele) | Jarreau | 4:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
