Al Jarreau
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Summary
Al Jarreau was born on March 12, 1940[1], in Milwaukee[2]. He died on February 12, 2017[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], social worker[8], and percussionist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,450 views/month, #5,427 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: composer[13], jazz singer[14], pop singer[15]
- Educated at: University of Iowa[16], Ripon College[17], Lincoln High School[18]
- Award received: Frankfurter Musikpreis[19], Grammy Awards[20], list of artists with Hollywood Walk of Fame recording stars[21], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[23], Grammy Award for Record of the Year[24], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[25], Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[26], Grammy Award for Best Music Video[27], Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance[28], Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance[29], honorary doctorate[30]
- Influenced by: Johnny Mathis[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of sports team: Ripon Red Hawks baseball[33], Ripon Red Hawks men's basketball[34]
- Genre: soul[35], smooth jazz[36], jazz[37], funk[38], rhythm and blues[39]
- Record label: Reprise Records[40], Warner Records Inc.[41], Concord Records[42], Rhino Entertainment Company[43], Verve Records[44]
- Discography: Al Jarreau discography[45]
- Commons category: Al Jarreau[46]
- Cause of death: respiratory failure[47], pneumonia[48], seizure[49]
- Family name: Jarreau[50]
- Given name: Al[51]
- Official website: http://www.aljarreau.com/[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Al Jarreau[53]
- Commons gallery: Al Jarreau[54]
- Work location: Los Angeles[55]
- Manner of death: natural causes[56]
Why It Matters
Al Jarreau has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Al Jarreau born?
Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee[2].
Where did Al Jarreau die?
Al Jarreau died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Al Jarreau do for work?
Al Jarreau worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], social worker[8], and percussionist[9].
Where did Al Jarreau go to school?
Al Jarreau was educated at University of Iowa[16], Ripon College[17], and Lincoln High School[18].
What awards did Al Jarreau receive?
Honors received include Frankfurter Musikpreis[19], Grammy Awards[20], list of artists with Hollywood Walk of Fame recording stars[21], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].