Al Jarreau Debuts New Song at Field Museum
Topic: Al Jarreau
The Field Museum's famed T. Rex Sue received a special present for her fifth birthday celebration when five-time Grammy Award-winning vocal performer Al Jarreau sang "Happy Birthday"...
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The only vocalist in history to net Grammy awards in three different categories (jazz, pop, and R&B, respectively), Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, WI, on April 12, 1940. The son of a vicar, he earned his first performing experience singing in the church choir. After receiving his master's degree in psychology, Jarreau pursued a career as a social worker, but eventually he decided to relocate to Los Angeles and try his hand in show business, playing small clubs throughout the West Coast. ...LINK to complete BIOGRAPHY.
Updated: Tuesday, 7 June 2005 5:26 PM EDT