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Al Jarreau Biography
Birth Name:Alwyn Lopez Jarreau
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department
Fast Facts
- In 1988, he received a BMI TV Music Award for his work on "Moonlighting․"
- Earned his master's degree from the University of Iowa
- In 1962, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology
- Before becoming a singer, he worked as a rehabilitation counselor
- Got his start performing with a jazz trio with famed keyboardist George Duke
- A jazz singer, he has toured with Miles Davis, Rick Braun and Chick Corea
- Was the inspiration behind the 2009 children's book "Ashti Meets Birdman Al․"
Awards
- 1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics: nominated
- 1987BMI TV Music Award-: winner
- 1988BMI TV Music Award-: winner
- 1988Grammy-Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television: nominated
- 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Original Song - Children's/Animated: nominated