Al Jarreau to retire from touring

[marv2]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/exhaustion-forces-singer-al-jarreau-to-retire-from-touring/ar-AAmLv2x?OCID=ansmsnnews11

[arr&bee]

Sorry he had to retire,but health is always more important,one of the greats ever.

[sansradio]

I agree, arr&bee. I remember him collapsing on tour in Europe a few years back. He's right to take it easy; he's earned it.

[jboy88]

I just heard he's passed! It's been confirmed by several sources.

[Bluebrock]

I just heard he's passed! It's been confirmed by several sources.
This is sadly true. I heard about it a few hours ago. So sad. He was a great performer.

[theboyfromxtown]

RIP Al Jarreau

[sansradio]

Yes, just posted a thread with a link. RIP to a true original.

[marv2]

Yes, it is sad that Al is now gone. Here was my favorite Al Jarreau song:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzXNdLVZs3k

[marv2]

Another favorite and probably his best:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA0tEe91-_E

[marv2]

From CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/12/entertainment/al-jarreau-dead/index.html

[Luciano]

This is such sad news. So glad I got see him live in September of 2015. Thanks for the music. Thanks for posting those songs Marv. I also like "Boogie Down".

[jack020]

Saw him here in Amsterdam several times at the Paradiso, beginning in 1977[[?)
Great voice, so many good songs to choose from.
RIP

[marv2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT3Calj0QRg

[marv2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1SK3V95UgE

[jack020]

Thanks for these!