Breaking: Jazz/Soul Legend Al Jarreau Sadly Passes Away At 76, Details…

Posted On : February 12, 2017

Sad news to report ILoveOldSchoolMusic family. Today, February, 12, 2017, we lost a great legend in the world of jazz and R&B soul music, Al Jarreau at the age of 76. He’s best known for his many hits, including “We’re In This Love Together,” “After All,” and more.
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Details are still coming in as to what caused his death, but so far, here’s what we know:

Via TMZ: Al Jarreau, famed R&B and jazz singer died Sunday morning … according to his reps. The 7-time Grammy winner had been hospitalized recently. Amid his medical battle … he had announced he would be retiring. A message on his website says he passed away while in the hospital. Just last week, Al’s son said his father was singing “Moonlighting” to one of his nurses.

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We’ll keep you updated as details come in. Our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones at this time. Rest well Al Jarreau after a beautiful job done here on earth.

Let’s celebrate Jarreau’s legacy with some of his classic jams he’s blessed us with throughout his decades-long career…

“AFTER ALL”

“WE’RE IN THIS LOVE TOGETHER”

“MOONLIGHTING”

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