Al Jarreau 1976 - Take Five | REACTION

[@stretchwith]

Al Jarreau- he has his own wing in the vocal Hall of Fame.

[@humblewarrior7593]

And he deserves it. Al's the man.

[@murtheblur]

The wing that says "maybe we made a mistake".

[@stretchwith]

@@murtheblur gosh, that is a hateful, smarmy comment.

[@zanohoriamazo1]

@@stretchwith Correction: it was an ignorant comment.

[@armandojuan64]

@@murtheblur Let me guess , you are a fan of Kanye West and Beyonce .

[@ericanderson8886]

Gotta check out Dave Brubeck and the original. One of the Jazz legends.

[@robertdicarlo4490]

Dave would have loved this version, I bet?

[@ANANASBOSS]

yeah, it's one of his greatest works. but if you wanna feel, try dave brubeck - my favourite things

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Dave did love this version!! there are some videos if you search KZbin Al jarreau Dave Brubeck take five...Al jarreau died a few years back but there's some KZbin video where Al jarreau and Dave are doing it together and Al throws down the lyrics.. I think it was from either the 90s or the early 2000s when they did it

[@robertdicarlo4490]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist First dive in the AM.Tnx

[@robertdicarlo4490]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Couldn't wait till mornin', so nice I had to hear it twice.Dave & his band did seem to enjoy Al.

[@TVchannel02]

Al Jarreau is the first, and maybe the only vocalist to win a Grammy Award as the best male vocalist in the Pop, Jazz, and R&B categories. A true musical genius!

[@jeaniebottoms7202]

I have never before seen anyone do a reaction video of Al Jareau. He is incredible! Talk about rythm!

[@unmalo2768]

I was blesse to have seen Mr. Al Jarreau and George Benson in concert, front row center back in 2010. The best concert of all time!! RIP Al Jarreau...

[@wickedmirage]

Oh damn, Al and George, that sounds like a spectacular evening.

[@xoxxobob61]

Lucky You !

[@crispmom]

@@wickedmirage They released an album together in 2006 called "Givin' It Up." I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't heard it.

[@travislewis7785]

Awww damn.... I'm jealous lol

[@delightschwartz2155]

I got to see those two in 1983 at ,Fresno State. They took us to another galaxy. Reluctantly,... We returned.

[@joeday4293]

Legend. The original is an instrumental written by saxophonist Paul Desmond and performed by the Dave Brubeck Quartet - named for its 5/4 time signature. Iola Brubeck, Dave's wife, wrote the lyrics after the fact. Fun fact: when Desmond died in 1977, he left the royalty rights to this song to the American Red Cross. Nothing would make me happier than for you to carefully dip your big toe into some jazz reactions. Very few people are doing them on KZbin, and there is a very, very, very deep well of awesome stuff for you to check out.

[@lesnyk255]

Second the motion. Ella, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Manhattan Transfer... MIles, 'Trane, Blakey.... and all that jazz rock from the 70s... hardly know where to start

[@borzoibobmarciszewski6388]

Certainly agree that that's a journey to take.Take Five is the title track from Dave Brubeck's album that explored songs with unusual time signatures. Definitely some land for exploring and reacting.

[@bananabob2185]

Concur! I recommended Jamel react to Ella Fitzgerald's 1968 rendition of Summertime (on youtube). It's perfection......

[@harrymarshall]

Charles Mingus,,,, Moanin' ,,,,, but not the big band version,, the original album version is better

[@stevestrickland934]

Drummer Tom Morrello played this pattern as a warm up. Brubeck suggested Desmond play over it and thus a song was born.

[@krissshellman5899]

I'm one of the Al Jarreau die hard fans! Was lucky to see him in concert TWICE! Nobody ever will match his skills!!! In concert he'd free style a song for 10-15 minutes. A true savant. So glad you're discovering him Jamel. Do yourself a favor and delve deeper into his recordings. You won't be disappointed and we will all be in for more treats like this one.

[@alansmollen]

This man is the link to the source of freedom in sound. Add George Benson and the heaven opens.

[@jerryredding6445]

He is one of the best jazz scat vocalist! Try "Breezin" with George Benson and Al.

[@sonyawilloughby869]

Jerry Redding absolutely LOVE Breezin!!

[@gladec3896]

I love that song also

[@zinarhone7642]

He embodied music. his entire was an instrument. His energy was boundless and seeing him in concert was an absolute treat! He'd trained his energy with you.There will never be another like this wonderfully talented man. Rest Peacefully Mr.Jarreau! Check out his Spain, Since I Fell For You, Distracted and Compared to What!

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Al Jarreau was in a league of his own! I love, love, love his music. That voice!!! Melts my heart. 💕

[@stevesrecordbox6697]

Al Jarreau - GOAT in his own category of music.

[@andrewjeffries808]

I saw him live in 1978 in college. He performed this and so many other great vocal gymnastics. Everyone in the audience was spellbound and left the concert with their mouths wide open. Amazing!

[@RockDocNeal]

Al Jarreau was an amazingly talented musician and just as important, he seemed to be a great guy. i saw him 2-3 times in the 80's and they were spectacular shows.

[@jasonkline5383]

One of my favorites by Al Jarreau is "Boogie Down". Played an arrangement of that for marching band. Tons of fun with a funky groove. I knew he was very jazzy, but this video I had never seen before, with his scat skills on fire. This channel is so good because we all can learn from each other and discover new sides to artists we might not have heard from in years. Keep up the great work Jamel, and thanks so much.

[@immy829]

Al Jarreau, one of the best Jazzy scat vocalist. 😍🥰 R.I.P.

[@gregwillert9061]

That was INCREDABLE!!! As great as Al was, gotta give a shout out to the band being able to follow everthing he was improvising on the SPOT!!! THAT WAS AS SMOOTH AS IT GETS!!!!

[@mariabetancourt6797]

One of my all time favorites....he is fabulous.....one of the best ever

[@michaelloveland1330]

Early '80's, we had a staff birthday party at a fancy pizza place on Ventura Boulevard, place had a jazz bar. Turns out it was also Al Jarreau's hangout, and he was hanging out, doing stuff like this totally off the cuff. Scat jazz singing puts rap and hip-hop to deep, deep shame. These are the things the bandits "sample". When it was cake time, Al came over and sang Happy Birthday to Skeeve, and hung out for a while. Nice, open, generous smart guy. RIP.

[@michaelloveland1330]

Original "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck is a jazz classic, but also a popular standard. Best clarinet song, ever.

[@judleym5877]

Michael - I agree about rap & hip-hop being inferior. Al is nothing but bad ass!

[@metheus108]

He's got a great early 80s version of another Brubeck hit too, "Blue Rondo a la Turk."

[@TheAcarch2]

LEGEND! LEGEND! LEGEND! Any of his live performances especially in the 70s are treasures. One of my favorites is "We got by"

[@beaumontmuni4294]

This is like taking jazz and making it art .. Jarreau is like pure jazz .. there will never be another such legend.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Finally, finally, someone has reacted to Al Jarreau 's fabulous Take 5. Master singer, never to be forgotten. Thank you so much !

[@edvinlaine]

Al Jarreau's vocal acrobacy was unique. He brought joy.

[@judleym5877]

A coworker in the 70's introduced me to Al, and I was immediately blown away. The last live concert I went to was Al with George Benson - worth staying up late for.

[@xela8384]

My face hurts from smiling from watching Jamal's face hurt from smiling.

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

The man's voice was his own percussion section.

[@randybarnett2308]

Al Jarreau one of a kind !😃😃

[@The_Kiosk]

Definitely check out the original by Dave Brubeck Quartet. The entire song is in 5/4 time.

[@therealnitrouso2]

5/4's such a fun time to play in!

[@fitzgivesfits1]

"Moonlighting theme", "Morning", "We're in this love forever", "Boogie down". Many more.

[@glenncenter6579]

So under appreciated by the general public. Peace and Love, Brother Jamel.

[@megwilcox9774]

Thanks to whoever requested this! Al Jarreau is the predecessor to performers like Bobby McFerrin. I wonder if even Bobby could rival this performance. Amazing use of the voice as instrument.

[@mariefraher8725]

Love, love, love Al Jarreau! Thanks for this! Al doing a favorite Brubeck! RIP, Al; you are missed.

[@1gertroid]

The sheer range of Al’s voice was incredible!!!

[@albertrobles2498]

ONE THUMB IS NOT ENOUGH TO GIVE THIS PERFORMANCE!!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to finally understand Al Jarreau!!

[@michaelclark2107]

I got out of the Army in the summer of 1974. Upon returning to New York, my friend and I went to a concert in Central Park featuring the group Chicago. As it turned out Al Jarreau opened for them. I’d never heard of him but I remember thinking how very impressed I was by him. I became an instant fan and was fortunate enough to see him a couple of times. He was and still is one of my favorite all time artists.

[@darkhalo0868]

Ok my brotha now you're getting DEEP!!! It's cool that you're checking out 80's rock (which I love) but now you're going to a WHOLE DIFFERENT LEVEL. Al Jarreau was one of the GREATEST jazz vocalist ever (rip) and Take 5 is one of Jazz's standards!!! I was SHOCKED when I saw you was doing a reaction video to this one.

[@parisbrat]

This is the thing I've noticed in many, but not all, the present performers: they're so attuned into 'looking good', posing, styling, while not honing any vocal chops they may have. Persona over talent. Mr. Jarreau just put it out there, because he was secure in his talent.

[@emanx222]

This makes me cry so much because thats EXACTLY what drew me in to this man. His comfortablilty within himself. ! He's one of my biggest vocal inspirations

[@TheDivayenta]

And what a beautiful gentle soul !

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Ah yes, the man responsible for the "Moonlighting" theme song!

[@cherrymcgregor535]

Thank you! My tired old brain was trying to remember that

[@herbyragan7801]

Al engaging in the best vocalese I ever heard. Taking an established Jazz Classic and putting words to the lines, made popular by Lambert, Hendricks and Ross and Manhattan Transfer. But Al takes it to the next level here, not only vocaleseing but scatting and beat boxing (before beat boxing was a thing) to the Dave Brubeck classic “Take Five”. Taking Genius and putting his own genius spin on the song.

[@paulavance5096]

Manhattan Transfer....forgot all about them! Thank you!

[@TheDivayenta]

Beautifully said! I saw Al in ‘80! Also got to see Manhattan Transfer with Take Six!!! A few years ago! What a show!

[@ExtremeRecluse]

A Master Vocalist. Nobody can come close to his skillset. I have seen him live at least 10 times. RIP AL.

[@humblewarrior7593]

He had such control over his vocals, Al Jarreau was a lyrical and musical genius.

[@1960317]

I was 2 or 3 rows back at concertI was in small venue when I first heard any song or any performance by Al. I was mesmerized by his amazing talent, and I became an instant fan. I was floored. Miss those days.

[@abstuct1015]

That’s amazing. Blessed moment when things where real.

[@gautamdevgun333]

We have to remember that Al had a stammering issue all through his life. So beautiful and powerful to see him change his weakness into a language that music worms couldn't get enough of. That's true artistry man!

[@misterdrummings]

Some only know Al Jarreau for his pop hits but as this video illustrates he was only scratching the surface of his talent and creativity with those. That said as a kid I was mesmerized by "Mornin" which is such a delightful, uplifting song that ruled the airwaves for a time.

[@RickF-dw8cl]

What can be said. Except for he was a genius! RIP.

[@bananabob2185]

He was special. 💖 This is when i thank God that live performances are filmed. Thanks for doing this one!

[@deelawson4551]

❤ I also loved We're in this Love Together, it was a big hit for him in the 80s!

[@lavedrareed4221]

my favorite

[@brucegrossman3531]

Yes

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

don't forget the theme to moonlighting.. some fly-by-night will fly by daymoonlighting strangers that have met along the way..oh yes and then of course that ushered in the full-blown Yuppi craze of the mid-eighties Bruce Willis and Cybill. akways dug the funkiness of the roof garden and of course the great morning another classic from Al. morning mr. radio morning mr. Cheerios everything is fine in my life..

[@tigerback62]

Yes!!!!!

[@rogerbillings5081]

The more jazz I listen to the more I appreciate scat - its a skill in itself using the voice like this.

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

I have always loved hi music. What a talent!

[@gayletrivitt9560]

Aww! I hadnt heard Al Jarreau in so long! I knew that he could scat, but i didnt know that he could do every thing that he did on this song. I always just loved his voice. Just think, this is before auto tune. Every note perfection! This is equivalent to Bach, but with voice .

[@Qboro66]

Brother J, Al Jarreau was a vocal genius. Across the Midnight Sky, One Way, Spain, Roof Garden and Tell Me What I Gotta Do to name a few. Any versions you pick is fine, that's the name of the game. ☮&❤

[@CapitaineAdHoc]

Yeah, his take on "Spain" is great.

[@susansmith5844]

@@CapitaineAdHoc Al wrote the lyrics to Chick Corea's instrumental (This Time LP, 1980) in the same time signature as the original tune. "Spain (I Can Recall)" is my finale with my friend and pianist, Joe Armijo. I blew everyone away when I spat that song out for the first time because that's what you have to do while perfectly enunciating each word. It's not an easy song to perform but it sure as hell is fun!

[@herrbonk3635]

European audiences often sat like that in the 70s/80s, around the artists. That concert was in Germany. The band he uses here had a couple of days rehearsing his songs, Think they did pretty well.

[@AS-pl1wu]

I'm glad you did this reaction. I was going to request it. I'm glad someone beat me to it. Jarreau was a giant in the genre. RIP. The song of course is Take 5 by Brubeck. It's considered a jazz "standard." He did many arrangements of this song. Check him out with Kurt Elling.

[@AnthonySipes]

He is and was a legend. Man I lived in Tyler and Al Jarreau came to Longview Texas only 45 miles away. I wanted to buy a ticket so bad. I love his music. But I had to pay some important bills and had to make a grownup decision and stay home. I regret that now because he's gone now and I will never see him live except on youtube videos. But a man has to pay his bills first.

[@briancollins6629]

One of the best reactions you have done... Great song and artist... loved your facial expressions...

[@RichardWelter]

Your reaction videos are the best, you get so excited hearing these great classic songs. I love it, and this was the best so far. I'd never heard this Take 5 version before and it's absolutely legendary! Thank you so much.

[@JCGErvin]

Definitely one of my favorites. It’s amazing how many people don’t know just how awesome Al Jarreau was. Would have killed to see him live.

[@ssia6938]

Great to see some jazz reaction, more please.

[@ScottVanArtsdalen]

That brother had more talent in his fingernail clippings than entire groups of artists do today.

[@scottsabino2903]

My personal favorite!!! RIP Mr. Jarreau, you are truly truly missed!!

[@videono1]

I love Al! He’s so talented and always happy & interesting to watch.

[@VJ_9014]

Ahhh!! One of my favorite artists!! RIP, Al! He was incredible!

[@ritahall6628]

His voice sounds several instruments playing at once - no one like him !!! Thanks !!

[@bennemer489]

He was definitely underrated. Saw him live twice, once in Minneapolis and once in St. Paul. Both were wonderful shows. The Minneapolis show, we had 3rd row center.

[@bilbofnbaggins1766]

One of the best vocalists ever!!!

[@AnthonySipes]

One of the greatest Jazz vocalists ever ever ever

[@thesilversage1]

Take Five is my favorite jazz piece but I had no idea this version existed. That was amazing!

[@porteii]

I have the same reaction whenever I listen to the amazing Mr. Al Jarreau ... May he R.I.P. 🕊

[@wjp503]

scat to a Dave Brubeck classic totally awesome

[@Gulicktheemu]

I’m glad I stuck it out for the first 4+ minutes. If I had bailed, I would have missed this amazing performance.

[@cweefy]

i always enjoyed al jarreau. this is my first time hearing this one . incredible talent .

[@edwardq6697]

Fun fact: Al Jarreau had a masters degree from the University of Iowa not in music, but in vocational rehabilitation. He helped people with disabilities find work when he lived in San Francisco before going to jazz full-time.

[@delightschwartz2155]

Yes, I think he also worked with George Duke back in the day.

[@susansmith5844]

@@delightschwartz2155 George Duke hired him on the spot as his vocalist, and the rest as they say is history. Al quit his F/T job working with stroke survivors at a San Francisco hospital and never looked back.

[@agresticumbra]

One of hubby’s favs. He saw Al live in concert 3x. I’ll comment again after I’ve watched you respond...

[@agresticumbra]

I’m so, so grateful you’ve experienced Al. There was Al, that’s true, and he influenced many who have come after him, but there are those who came before that influenced Al. Watching you react was a gift! I only saw Al Jarreau once in concert, of course I was with hubby, and Take 6 opened for him. Are you familiar with them? My introduction to them was “Spread Love”. If you’re not familiar with that, I suggest you react to them. 🖤🤎🧡🤎🖤

[@nicoleblack3565]

Love Al Jarreau! I saw him live about 20 years ago and he was still on point. Mornin' is one of my favorites. He's so talented!

[@knet3109]

Wow, Al Jarreau is one of my favorite artists. You would also like Were in This Love Together!

[@1okanaganguy]

1950 - 1990: will be known as the "Big Bang" in the Arts world. Spiked with moments of brilliance such as this.

[@dianefitzgerald2083]

Haven’t heard that for a long time! Used to see him perform in the Boston Public Gardens every summer! Love him! RIP Al!

[@rosannerizzo3070]

We're on this love together. One of his best.

[@lydmarl.475]

His mouth was his instrument! A LEGEND that was Al Jarreau!! I was fortunate to see him a few times in concert, in 2017 he was suppose to be a special guest on theSmooth Jazz Cruise and unfortunately he passed a way a few months prior to the cruise.

[@j.jcevering5117]

I knew he was perfect vocally I had no ideas he was such a high caliber of musical genius! Wow. Thank you. 🌆🌃🌉🚇🏙😎💖

[@nine-dogs]

Jamel. Thank you for helping me cope during this isolation. I feel like I'm watching with a friend.

[@cathyxox3999]

Always loved him. Find somemore.

[@edwardq6697]

A time-honored tradition of adding lyrics to a jazz standard.

[@Suzz60947]

Jarreau catches the blur in the brain that flies by and is gone. Jamel, thanks for your video. One of my faves of his....Jarreau beat boxed in the 70s...plus jazz and love his skat. Love him! You are also blessed. 💞

[@lilsuzq32]

Dave Brubeck ... a Jazz Master, bar none!

[@LoisChisholm]

I learned something new today. I never knew this song had lyrics. I've heard many versions, but this the first with lyrics. I could listen to Brubeck on repeat all day long. I love Al Jarreau, too. What an awesome combination! Thanks, Jamel.

[@headedsomewhere]

I fell in love with Al in the early 80s with Mornin, so had to search his music, this is one of my favorites. He did another tune in this setting "We Got By" you've GOT to listen to it. Also, there is a guy Chris Walker who did a trib cd last year called "We're In This Love Together" is worth a listen too. Thanks for the clip, made me miss him :'(

[@ammaleslie509]

Scattimus maximus Not many can improvise like that Vocalese at that level is genius

[@bcriswell]

You have to react to one of my most favorite Al Jarreau songs 'We Got By' he performed it at the same concert as this one.

[@mar10dg]

AAAAAALL! Still miss you! Saw him at North Sea Jazz in '88 or thereabouts. Even lucked into a chance to say "Thank you", just in passing. Such a sweet, sweet guy!

[@drjaye1962]

thx, Ladies n Gentlemen Mr Al Jarreau..."Morning Mr Radio"....peace keep up the good work

[@cherryllcooper679]

Incomparable talent! If this is where you join a journey into jazz... you are in for a fantastic ride!

[@Eowyn187]

Finally! Someone doing this man. Cool Kat fr. What a voice!! 🎤Morning Mr Radio 🎤🎷🎵

[@robertsegal9869]

Jamel. Loved your reaction & review. Loved Al from the very 1st time I heard him in the 70's. He's travelled with me through my life. I'll treasure the last time I saw him at Ronnie Scotts London 2016 & the photo we had together.

[@katyland1015]

One of THE great voices in Jazz, or any OTHER music. What a talent!!!

[@hollycaron3567]

That was SO great! I forgot how talented Al Jarreau was. So good. I won't mind Jamel going down this rabbit hole. Love to listen to him scat some more.

[@ToddLedbetterIRL]

Never seen anything like that before, I know Al is an amazing singer but that was next level, Your reaction that is. I was doing the exact same thing. That band, freaking Hot!

[@ewabeit7684]

One of my musical heroes! Went to see his show in the Stockholm Concert House in 1976 :)

[@kathylee1261]

Saw him at Boston Symphony Hall 1981. You remind me why I loved him. Thank you.

[@davidcrosby2672]

Purchased this live album when I was in the service stationed at Ft. Ord CA in 1977, hipped the whole barracks to Al. They had never heard anything like it , they all was on the Commodores, or EWF, but when they heard Al, it blew their minds, and hipped them to the beauty of Jazz vocals.

[@alansmith7626]

his voice IS the instrument

[@Peter-cm8vi]

this was great. I've only ever heard the Dave Brubeck version. Who needs a sax with this guy.