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Title: Al Jerrau Dies
Post by: madeara on February 12, 2017, 12:45:56 pm

Jazz singer Al Jerrau has died.  He was seventy six years old.  May he rest in peace.

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Post by: thoughtparticles on February 12, 2017, 12:49:06 pm

I hadn't heard... shame. I've never been a big fan, but still, it's sad.  :'(

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Post by: pstovall on February 12, 2017, 01:33:57 pm

As I get older, it's sad to see more and more public figures and artists that were part of my life passing on.  Evidently, Al had just retired shortly before he died.  It must be wonderful to work at what you love for that many years.  He was one of the great jazz singers.

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Post by: plennis on February 12, 2017, 05:04:44 pm

I heard that this morning,  R.I.P.

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Post by: camellia0 on February 12, 2017, 06:53:48 pm

Another one gone. SMH

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Post by: JediJohnnie on February 13, 2017, 01:04:22 am

He was a talented guy. I remember hearing his songs on the radio from the backseat as a kid. RIP Al.

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Post by: betlynjua on February 13, 2017, 03:11:54 am

Without a doubt, one of the greats.  As a musician myself, I would often times practice playing along with recordings by ear if possible.  As a big fan of jazz myself and having a little of a jazzy style to my play, I still found it a challenge to play AJ's music by ear.  Finally I was directed to Amazon by a fellow musician on youtube.  I was able to find a rare songbook of Al's greatest hits.  I will cherish that book forever.  AJ will be missed.  :(