Al Jarreau - All I Got
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Free Music Notes for All I Got
Free Music Review: "never thought nothing could sound so good ~ Jarreau"
Hit: 5 Stars
This latest release from Al Jarreau on Verve Records ~ "All I Got", features some of the best passionate ballads I've heard in a long time. For example~ "NEVER TOO LATE", just wait to fall in love is a great line in this lyrical gem, also your heart will know the truth, there is much in what is being said ~ "FEELS LIKE HEAVEN", is loaded with soul, with a non-stop beat that puts you into ecstasy, your tender kiss I can't resist---sounds very familiar to me.My favorite on this album is "LOST AND FOUND", featuring Joe Cocker sends you a message that cannot be denied, I was in the wrong place at the right time, the devil had his arm around me---great combination Jarreau and Cocker ~ completely down with it. Listen as Jarreau sings this heartfelt ballad "UNTIL YOU LOVE ME", with lyrics like I'll sing the melody and any wish you want to grant for me, this is pure perfection ~ another ballad with Kirk Whalum opening passage on the saxophone of "OASIS", the voice of Jarreau answers the call and Ricky Peterson on the keyboard is so special. So lovers of smooth jazz and fans of Al Jarreau, what are you waiting for ~ this is the next one for your ever growing Jazz collection, gotta love it!
Total Time 50:41 on 11 Tracks ~ Verve 314-589-777-2 ~ (2002)
Free Music Review: Magical and Timeless Masterpiece- A Real Jarreau!
Hit: 5 Stars
Al Jarreau invented the meaning of cross-over artist. (Grammys in Jazz,Pop R&B). Someone who can reach all audiences in our mutli-cultural world. This 2002 album is a magical timeless jewel. The ecclectic range of songs here reminds me of the "We Got By" era of Jarreauism; where Al is unmistably Al singing from his cosmic heart, and connecting all who listen to the higher spirit. Each song is a masterpiece in it's own right. Listening over and over !I love the uplifitng, joyous and positive message in the opening song, "Random Act of Love." The album segues into the ultra-cool and funky groove of "Life Is"..."try to lift your spirits to the very tip." "Never TOo Late", and the infectiously funky groove of "Heaven". Then the fabulous JOE COCKER makes an appearance on "Lost and Found"...Secrets Of Love..Jacaranda Bougainvillea.."coming along, oh what a long way we have come" a warming tribute to SOuth Africa!
What would we do without Al?!
I can't write anymore at this moment- this album has too much SOUL! I have to go and devote my attention to chilling, listening and enjoying! WOW!
Al's definatley done it again!
Free Music Review: ELECTRIFYING/MASTERFUL/BRAVO!
Hit: 5 Stars
AL JARREAU IS MAGNIFICENT, WELL VERSED AND REHEARSED A TRUE MASTER OF SMOOTH JAZZ. EVERY SELECTION ON THE CD IS ENJOYABLE AND RELAXING. AL'S VOICE IS SO SOOTHING AND SEDUCTIVE, ONCE YOU STARTING LISTENING YOU ARE HOOKED. HIS DUET WITH JOE COCKER IS MY FAVORITE, IT IS TITLED "LOST AND FOUND" THE BEAT IS A GENRE OF BLUES AND JAZZ. THIS CD WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO LISTEN TO ESPECIALLY AROUND THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS WHEN YOU AND THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE ARE SITTING AROUND ENJOYING EACH OTHER'S COMPANY, WRAPPING GIFTS, SITTING BY A COZY FIRE, RELAXING ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON OR YOU ALONE JUST SITTING BACK IN YOUR EASY CHAIR SIPPING A GLASS OF WINE & LISTENING TO THE GROOVES.
AFTER HEARING ONLY ONE SONG ON THE CD, MY INSTINCTS TOLD ME THAT THIS WOULD BE A WINNER AND THAT AL WAS GIVING ALL HE HAD. I'M A LIBRARIAN IN CHARGE OF ORDERING MATERIALS FOR MY LIBRARY, AS SOON AS I HEARD ONE TRACK FROM THE CD, I PLACED AN ORDER FOR THE LIBRARY SO ALL OUR PATRONS THAT ARE AL JARREAU FANS CAN GET THE SAME ENJOYMENT THAT I HAVE FROM THIS ABOVE AVERAGE CD. IN MY ENTIRE LIFE I HAVE PURCHASED LESS THAN A DOZEN ALBUMS WHERE EVERY SONG ON THE ALBUM WAS SMOKING, THIS HAPPENS TO BE ONE.
Free Music Review: Back in True Form
Hit: 5 Stars
Wow! I thought "Tomorrow Today" was terrific! It turns out, Al was just warming up. Everything about this album is great! The duet with Joe Cocker is unbelievable! There's something for everybody here. Long-time Al fans will love it. It's also perfect for new listeners. If you've never bought an Al Jarreau album, please buy this one immediately. Once you've gotten used to his style, be sure to get "Jarreau", "Breakin' Away", and "This Time". All of those are terrific.I have been a fan of Jarreau since college. There was a long drought in the late 80s and early 90s where he put out some really bad albums. I had lost hope in getting much of anything good in future releases. It turns out I was wrong!
This is Al's second album on the GRP label. I have always been a fan of that label and hoped for good things when I saw that Al had signed with them. I had no idea we would be given such an excellent project as this.
Can you tell that I liked it? It really is terrific. Buy it with confidence and enjoy it!
Free Music Review: My first 5-star review!
Hit: 5 Stars
I'll have to admit that if someone asked me who the first artist I'd say earned a 5-star review from me would be....I don't think it would be Al Jarreau. No disrespect to the man, but with the exception of a few tracks from him I've placed him in the 'happy-go-lucky Bobby Mcferrin' group. Not enough soul in most tracks for me. I had to check the CD label again when the first track, 'Random Act Of Love' started spinning. Al with a cool R&B-type groove? What??I will take that unfair label back, and apologize to boot. This is a VERY soulful CD, and from the first moment I heard this one, I said 'WOW' all the way through!
My favorites on this CD have switched many times, tonight it is 'Oasis' that has me in a low-key, romantic mood...simply steller! ...
Anyway, very nice CD! Soulful, fun and romantic all in one. Check out the track, 'Jacaranda Bougainville' for that "feel-good' track on here too. If you're in a Smooth Jazz market, they're probably playing, 'Feels Like Heaven To Me'. That track is a killer as well!
Well done Mr. Jarreau. ...