Al Jarreau News

Los Angeles, CA - Nicholas is one of those multifaceted talents who bred his career during his youth and is noted for his appreciation in the sports and entertainment industry.

By Jim Gilchrist FOUR decades haven't diminished the rich four-part harmonies and sheer verve of The Manhattan Transfer, as audiences will discover tomorrow night when the group play the only UK gig of their current European tour at Perth Concert Hall.

The only vocalist in history to net Grammy Awards in three different categories , Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 12, 1940.

Guest blogger Walton Muyumba is a University of North Texas professor who teaches classes on blues, jazz and American literature.

Smooth jazz guitarist Earl Klugh has toured all over the world during his long and distinguished career.

Michigan Pops Orchestra Apopscalypse: 7 p.m. Nov. 22, Michigan Theater, $7. On sale Friday Raphael Saadiq: 7 p.m. Dec.

SOURCE: See! Hear! by Richard Kamins There's been a lot of chat on the jazz internet about the music 'dying" and a lack of interest from young people.

Acclaimed national and international jazz artists will grace the Riviera Maya district of Playa del Carmen with wonderful melodies during the Riviera Maya 2009 Jazz Festival happening on 25-28 November 2009.

Jill Chiappetta, left, Sunny Fellows, center, and Sunny's granddaughter Christy Lynch, right, applaud after Mike MacArthur and Nate Najar finish their set Thursday at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday.

Veronica Viljoen of Dunedin watches the Tom Brantley Collective during the first night of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday on Thursday.

Al Jarreau may be the greatest living jazz singer - but he considers that an incomplete description.

Leigh W. Burns in rehearsal with the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra. Photo by Sue Frause.

Thirty years ago, the first Clearwater Jazz Holiday was a little different. The stage was a decorated flatbed truck.

The Nashville Symphony has a couple of major events this weekend: Tonight: A lot of musicians claim to be genre chameleons, but jazz singer Al Jarreau actually has the bona fides to prove it: He's won Grammys in jazz, pop and R&B categories and has taken home seven statues total over four decades.

There are more than a few opportunities to party with greenies and foodies this month.

The Singapore Sun Festival 2009, Asia's premier lifestyle festival, kicks off its third anniversary in Singapore today with a star-studded press conference at The Fullerton Hotel.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10; 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Cost: $15. Info: www.ci.loveland.co.us/rialto/rialto.htm ; 962-2120. Kirby Shaw Soul Clinic When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

For the 30th anniversary Clearwater Jazz Holiday poster, officials wanted something extra special.

Canadian flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook , whose new CD The Rumba Foundation will be released on Tuesday, September 29, will give an in-store performance today, September 25 at the Borders in Westwood, California.

"Traveling is a wonderful perk of my job," said singer Al Jarreau. "I wouldn't trade it for the world." A recent tour took him to Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Jakarta, but not Tokyo -- one of his all-time favorite cities.