These songs are old friends I have entertained myself with when I'm washing the dishes, driving to the store and walking down the aisles. The ones that you sing when you're driving in the car and as a singer you always go back to them. Al Jarreau aislebackcar share on social
That's the way I try to live. I think it's the only way for human beings at this point in our evolution as souls, where everyone in their lifetime is going through stuff. Al Jarreau beingevolutionhuman Change image and share on social
Once you discover that you can, then you must. And it's not easy. You have to take direct steps. You really have to count your blessings and you have to make a decided effort to not get seduced by the blues. Al Jarreau blessingbluecount share on social
Learn it well in your head, know it well, pick things you know and bring the old you and all the experience you have from singing these various kinds of feelings that are still related to what I have done in the rest of my career. Al Jarreau bringcareerexperience share on social
I tour a lot and interview a lot. I'm on the Internet and doing stuff. I go out and promote. I've got a bass drum and a sandwich sign and a washboard. You just have to shout louder and louder that you're still alive. Al Jarreau alivebasdrum share on social
Every good gospel singer you can hear is a scat singer; they're just using different syllables. There are a lot of jazz singers out there, and more coming out of the churches. Al Jarreau churchcomegood Change image and share on social
I'm touched by rock n' roll. I'm touched by the Beatles. I want some of the music I do to reflect that. Al Jarreau beatlesmusicreflect Change image and share on social
I had five brothers and sisters. Four of them older, and some of them played instruments, and we would get together and have family recitals and raise money for the church. I belonged to a wonderful church community that encouraged me to sing. Al Jarreau belongbrotherchurch share on social
I am inspired by all kinds of players and singers. Al Jarreau inspirekindplayer Change image and share on social
I have serious hearing loss. I'm challenged if I don't have my hearing aids in. Al Jarreau aidchallengehear Change image and share on social
