Al Jarreau

Al Jarreau was an American singer-songwriter and musician born on March 12, 1940, in Milwaukee . He held American citizenship and was educated at the University of Iowa and Ripon College (Wisconsin) . Al Jarreau was active in the music industry and was known for his work in various genres, including funk , jazz , soul music , blue-eyed soul , smooth jazz , pop music , rhythm and blues , and jazz fusion .

Throughout his career, Al Jarreau received several accolades, including the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance and the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album . Al Jarreau passed away on February 12, 2017, in Los Angeles .