Finding these vintage 1976 live films of Al Jarreau is reason for celebration. These are gems.
Al Jarreau album cover to Look To The Rainbow: Live in Europe
The record was recorded and was shot live in Hamburg, Germany in 1976. The musicians featured are Tom Canning on keys, Jerome Rimson on bass guitar and Nigel Wilkinson on drums.
One of the most popular songs on the record was Jarreau's unique version of the Paul Desmond classic, Take 5, that was already famous as it recorded by The Dave Brubeck Quartet on their 1959 album Time Out. Jarreau's take on the song was a major departure, like a blast off to another planet. Be patient, the song does not really take off until the 2:20 point of the first video below. Enjoy!
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Al Jarreau - Take Five (live)
Al Jarreau - Letter Perfect
Al Jarreau - We Got By
Al Jarreau - You Don't See Me
Al Jarreau - Lock All The Gates
Al Jarreau - Your Song
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