Al Jarreau - 1965 with Bonus Tracks FOR SALE!

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"More than ten years before he began to receive notice, Al Jarreau sat in with some friends in Illinois and recorded this superb album, his only strictly "pure jazz" recording to date. Accompanied by pianist Cal Bezemer, bassist Gary Allen and drummer Joe Abodeely, Jarreau already sounded quite recognizable. He comes across as a superior jazz singer on such numbers as "My Favorite Things," "A Sleeping Bee" and "One Note Samba," making this little-known LP the high point of his jazz career,

he apparently was not happy with its release over 15 years later. The album shows what could have been had Al Jarreau had the desire to be a jazz singer rather than chasing the money." - Scott Yanow, All Music

"4.5 stars" - Scott Yanow, All Music

For the first time, the producer and engineer of the original session presents two extra tracks recorded, but never officially released in this limited edition. The album cannot be bought officially anywhere else and at this price, as the original Bainbridge release is currently sold at a premium.

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Entertainment

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• 1965X A Sleepin' Bee
• Al Jarreau
• Bonus Tracks
• Cal Bezemer
• Come Rain or Come Shine
• Exclusive
• Gary Allen
• Joe Abodeely
• JoeyX My Favorite Things
• One Note Samba
• Rare
• Rare Jazz
• Sophisticated Lady
• Stockholm Sweetnin'
• Straight-ahead Jazz
• The Joe Abodeely Trio
• The Masquerade is Over
• Unreleased

[LOKJazz]

"...had Al Jarreau had the desire to be a jazz singer rather than chasing the money." - Scott Yanow, All Music? F U Scott! Most artists like to eat and when given an opportunity to crossover/compromise we would take the chance so we could have a quality of life. This is an example of a critic who hates seeing the 'pets' escape obscurity and gain a living. The same was said about G Benson but actually both of these masters hadn't changed A THING except for their rhythm sections, you charlatan.

[misterecoumberto]

This is a brilliant jazz vocal album