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
Obviously given good health, and a continuing audience and a record company that allows me to do music. So given those things yes, I'm introducing some new music that people haven't really heard me do in quite this fashion. Al Jarreau audiencecompanycontinue share on social
I love Sly Stone and James Brown and Stevie Wonder, and I want my music to reflect some of that. Al Jarreau brownjamelove Change image and share on social
I am a distance runner, a marathoner... literally and figuratively. Al Jarreau distancefigurativelyliterally Change image and share on social
Jazz told people about the special music that came out of America and about America in general and this kind of liberty and freedom that we have. Al Jarreau americafreedomgeneral Change image and share on social
I'm not sure it's a better music world of appreciation and performance. I think the listener is a different guy, and listening is something he does in passing, with other stuff going on. There's less care and understanding of the relationship between the song and the listener. Al Jarreau appreciationcareguy share on social
Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful. Al Jarreau bedimportantthankful Change image and share on social
I have been with the record company and Tommy was there doing records with other people. Al Jarreau companypeoplerecord Change image and share on social
