Search - Al Jarreau :: Glow

The jazz side of a jerreau

Dave van der Spank | 10/29/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album represents the non-commercial Jazz oriented gems Mr. Jerreau can produce. Somebody's Watching You is a excellent recording where Mr. Jerreau's Scat shines through."

A much poorer Al Jarreau at his 100% creativity peak

Dave van der Spank | Utrecht Netherlands | 03/11/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Why should I work at 100% when I sell only 10% of the records with it" Jarreau once asked himself. Still, we are lucky he once did, proven by records like "Glow".



The nicest track is the title song, which shows his most velvet style of jazz singing. "Aqua de Beber" adds some latin, "Hold on me" is a superb a-capella bit, and "Rainbow in your eyes", "Have you seen the child" and "Milwaukee" give the funk it's full space.



Unlike most of his later records this one is consistent, warm (even in Milwaukee), and made just for the sake of good music. His later records still feature highlights, though they are accompanied by loads of fillers. "Tenderness" is almost on par with this one though.."

Excellent album by Al Jarreau

Alessandro Filippini | Pistoia, Italy | 03/19/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This second album by Al Jarreau must be considered one of his best; along with his own compositions, there are some covers, such as "Your song" (Elton John) or the brasilian standard "Aqua de beber", both in two wonderful versions; "Fire and rain" in another cover (James Taylor), and it is a masterwork. This album is strongly suggested to everyone who wants to discover Al Jarreau's jazz side."