Childhood friend reacts to Al Jarreau's death 

I know why this loss has hit me hard. It is because Al Jarreau was a genuine GOOD GUY from start to finish! I have never heard a bad word about him, his treatment of others or anything in over 3 and half decades. He gave back to his community in Milwaukee, he always was pleasant in public and gave us everything he had in his performance. He took a music style that was dying and brought it back to life (think Rochelle Farrell, etc). He never cared if he looked cool or not. He seemed determined to take the gift God gave him and share it. Man, did he share it!

There is and will not be anybody to replace his unique talent? One of a kind!

It is with regret to have heard of the passing of the incomparable AlJarreau . Oh! Thank you for such wonderful music. The world has lost a great soul .RIP.

In a class all by himself, Al will be missed dearly, Much Love To You Al R.I.P.

WOW....i was just thinking about Al like a week or 2 ago, every once in awhile when i don't hear a favorite tune from my past (i'm 49 now) ...i get a jonesin unequaled LOL!!! so one day like about 2 weeks ago WE'RE IN THIS LOVE TOGETHER pops into my mind and i just started wondering to myself: I WONDER WHAT AL JARREAU IS DOING THESE DAYS??? ....................................so to you my brother from another mother .......thank you so very much for sharing with the "Human Family"!!!!!.......that awesomely beautiful talent god blessed you with......Rest In Peace.

Goodbye Maestro. You will be greatly missed.

Thank you, Mr. Taylor, for sharing your encounters with Al Jarreau

BREAKIN' AWAY was one of his best albums!!! R.I.P. 👍

MR HAPPY LOVING LIFE ALL THE TIME AL JARREAU I WILL miss u soooo much thank u for the beautiful music and ur smiling presence 😢😢😢

I absolutely love Al Jarreau, my favorite song from him is Mornin.

A JAZZ MASTER....GREAT MUSIC.... DOWN TO EARTH LEGEND....HE CARED FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON LOOKING TO GET INTO MUSIC....RIP....LOVED YOU FOR DECADES.....!!!

wow, we don't live forever. Give God the glory Al Jarreau did

Rip for sure Al, I'll miss you big time.

Oh my my, for some reason I JUST learned about Al Jarreau passing, I know to a better place-but my tears are flowing. He brought so much, SO Much Love to this world. I'm so very grateful to have been touched in my heart by his gift of song. The Angels in heaven, I'm sure, embraced him with song. Thank You, Al Jarreau.

I know why his death hit me. I saw him free he wouldn't charge at "Zora Hurston " concert. An I saw the long line waiting to interact with this great presence. So gracious,happy to do what he was doing. Stood there an hour chatting with folk signing his c.d. We were young with family so this was tantamount for us. Thanks again Al rest in power.

While over here in Europe, Al Jarreau has become immortal because of "Roof Garden" and "Boogie Down". Listen. Feel. Dance. Enjoy. Be connected. It is what Al was. Connected to his audience. I'ill remember walking the streets of Amsterdam, my new hometown, and listening to a Sony Walkman playing "Morning" and particularly the words "I know I can, like any man, reach out my hand, and touch the face of GOD"! I am a 100% agnostic, still today, but that moment made me connect to Al big time.

Rip King u were a Beautiful man and most of all a AWESOMEEEEE Human Being ✌🏿👍🏿🙏🏿

I loved him from the first time I heard We're In This Love Together in 1981. I saw him in concert four times, and that voice was for real. He sure didn't need production help. And when he strode out onstage, you knew "the party is starting, because Al's here!" And he was funny as hell too. Just an all-around wonderful guy.

He really was the greatest jazz singer.

All Jarreau. ,Many fond memories.He addressed my heart with his unique vocals.oeace

Love all your jams Al Jarreau always playing them thank you very much

Rest Mr. Jarreau 😇

Much Respect Al ! RIP

Poor Al Jerreau I was on a concert in UK Birmingham Sommer 2010 It was a fantastic singer. RIP JERREAU.

o my to hear him skatt !!!!!!!!!!

John Taylor looks like a elderly version of Teddy Riley.

Too 5 best singers of all time.

Uma voz linda o Al Jarreau era o cara não tem igual . Nunca esquecerei ..................

I knew al and susan. I was so depressed when he passed away. susan said to me once, he really want to return to his jazz lots. which he did. l was smoke, and he smoked he worst cigarettes out there, chesterfields. they're all bad, but that band was his. singers, if you smoke, quit! if you don't, don't start.

Al had bigger balls than most people

Tell Jarreau family to let the fans send flowers or whatever they want . Al left his only son and wife millions of $$$. They can donate some .🙏

Who is him?

There’s nothing wrong with a loving tribute, but it’s still a news show, and I’m surprised they didn’t mention the cause of death.

💗💗💗💗💗😘😘😘👍👍👍🙋

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