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| TheCelebrityCafe.com Interview with Dominick A Miserandino "I spent a lot of time crafting the lyrics. Now that�s got a great combination to a lot of things with a lyric that�s very poignant. You can dance if you want to, or you can go to Church. That�s Church, man...coming right out of your speakers, and that�s important for me to do." |
| Innerviewsonline.com Interview with Liz Sterling "...We have a big part in our own destiny,� he said, "and it�s up to us to realize a lot has to do with how we think. I think a lot," he continued, "and even though I would like to be more lightly spirited, it�s okay, because I am human. That means I am always seeking to better myself...." |
| PopMatters.com "All I Got" review by Maurice Bottomley |
| JazzWeekly.com Interview with Fred Jung ".., it is an inspirational statement that shows that describes a kind of certainty inside me that things are going to be OK, especially, if you look well. You will discover that things are OK. You can't lose. No way to lose. And it means looking beyond..." |
| Article on Al's involvement with Verizon Literacy Program Jazz singer Al Jarreau says a recent encounter with a man who couldn't read increased his motivation to help stamp out illiteracy |
| Article on Al's visit to A Washington DC library and reading for kids "..the Washington Highlands Branch Library received a visit from five time Grammy Award winner and Verizon Literacy Champion, Al Jarreau.." |
| ISpySoul.com article by Bert Caldwell |
| Rock Around the World article from the late 70s: fascinating read ! |
| JazzReview.com Interview with Ron Miller "...I saw a Jacaranda tree (lavender flower)and a bougainvillea vine in South Africa, cuddled up together inside and around each other. I had never seen that before and it struck me as symbolic of what is going on in South Africa today. The symbolism I wanted to use for a metaphor about this new nation ..." |
| Al Jarreau Fan Page by Daniel Staffen |
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| Jazz Singers : Al hosts this radio series produced by Smithsonian Productions and distributed by Public Radio International. There is no streaming audio but check out the playlists for the different shows, extensive and well researched. |
| For a long time, fans have been encouraging Al to write about the things he speaks of during his concerts. In the process of finding and reading the interviews that are linked on this site it became apparent that most of what we wanted him to say was in these interviews. Short quotes are included to lure you further in..read..enjoy.. |
| ContemporaryJazz.com Interview with Jeff Charney 10/2002 |
| Jazznation.com Review of Al Jarreau/Oleta Adams/Najee concert August 2003 |
| Las Vegas Review-Journal Jan 2004 "Al Jarreau not impressed with slick producing, lack of talent in today's pop music" personal note: his comments are not negative, they are important! great read!!! |
| Verizon Reads Literacy Champion Profile This is just too cool!!! Includes video for 2 PSA's he did, downloadble poster, pix of Al reading to kids and more. |
| Dave Koz Radio Show transcript of interview about "Tomorrow Today" |
| This fabulous graphic is Sun Spirit by Laurel Burch or check out her book, Fantastic Felines |
| Tavis Smiley Show This is from 2002 but it is 10 minute streaming audio with Tavis and Al, a great conversation and some important stuff said!!! |
| Commencement Speech transcript: Al Jarreau spoke at commencement ceremonies for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on May 23 he was also recognized at the event with an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree see photo at bottom of (page) |
| Al Jarreau receives a doctor of fine arts degree from UWM. l. to r. Dean Bob Bucker, Peck School of the Arts; Al Jarreau; Dean Alfonzo Thurman, School of Education photo from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education |