from AL JARREAU & THE METROPOLE ORKEST: LIVE
written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Al Jarreau
The Metropole Orkest from the Netherlands is one of the best ensembles when it comes to fuse jazz and classical with the most refined popular music. Through the years, with the fundamental help of world-class arranger Vince Mendoza, The Metropole Orkester has collaborated with fantastic artists like Ivan Lins, Pat Metheny, Gino Vannelli and Chaka Khan.
from TROUBLE IN PARADISE/SAVE ME (single)
written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Al Jarreau
The albums that Al Jarreau released in the early eighties under Jay Graydon’s production have a level of sophistication and musicianship that are absolutely impressive and rightly considered some of the best quality Pop ever conceived.
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From THIS TIME
Written by Tom Kellock, Al Jarreau & Tom Canning
The partnership between virtuoso jazz singer Al Jarreau and super-producer Jay Graydon was a true match made in Heaven. At the time of their first meeting, Jarreau was already a successful act in the jazz world with a couple of Grammys under his belt. Continue reading »
From HIGH CRIME
Written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau’s “High Crime” was released in 1984. The singer was coming from a string of very successful, quality pop albums. He had received big chart success and the praise of the musical press along with several awards including Grammy’s in the Pop, Jazz and R&B fields. Continue reading »
From BREAKIN’ AWAY
Written by Richard Page, Steve George & John Lang
Let’s say we have to create the perfect tune to define what “quality pop” is all about. First thing we need is a great up-tempo ballad with a gorgeous melody and sharp lyrics. Continue reading »
From NIGHT SHIFT
Written by David Foster, Burt Bacharach & Carole Bayer Sager
This song marks the marriage of Burt Bacharach’s classic songwriting style with the quality pop sounds of “Airplay”. Continue reading »
From JARREAU
Written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Al Jarreau
Here’s a breezy, up-tempo song that with its positive lyrics and cute melody has become one of Al Jarreau’s most famous songs ever. Continue reading »