Al Jarreau - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 12, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Al Jarreau's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Being a Grammy-winning jazz, pop, and R&B singer, famous for hits like 'We're in This Love Together' and performing the theme song to the TV series 'Moonlighting'. |
Intro
Al Jarreau was an American jazz singer known for his versatile vocal style and unique ability to perform across jazz, pop, and R&B genres. He is the only vocalist to win Grammy Awards in three different categories: jazz, pop, and R&B.
Early Life & Background
Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 12, 1940. He grew up in a musical family; his father was a minister and singer, and his mother was a church pianist. He attended Ripon College and later earned a master's degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Iowa.
Career Highlights
- Won seven Grammy Awards and received over a dozen nominations.
- Known for his 1981 album 'Breakin’ Away', which featured his biggest solo hit, 'We're in This Love Together'.
- Performed the theme song for the hit TV series 'Moonlighting' in 1985.
- Collaborated with jazz and pop luminaries such as Chick Corea and George Duke.
- Celebrated for his eclectic vocal style, scat singing, and improvisational brilliance.
Trivia
- He is the only vocalist ever to win Grammy Awards in the jazz, pop, and R&B categories.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001.
- Jarreau continued to perform until shortly before his passing in 2017.
FAQs
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Al Jarreau is 86 years old.
Al Jarreau was born the 12 March 1940.
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On His Birth-Day
About March 12th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 12, 1940, Finland and the Soviet Union officially signed the Moscow Peace Treaty, concluding the Winter War. This treaty formalized the territorial changes and established a fragile peace between the two nations.
- Day of the week: March 12th, 1940 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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