Summertime- Al Jarreau feat. Alita Moses at the Montreux Jazz Festivall 2015

Alita Moses, winner of the 2014 Shure Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition, was invited by Al Jarreau to join him in singing a Gershwin classic during his set at the 2015 Montreux Jazz Festival after opening up for him previously that night on the Montreux Jazz Club stage.

[@raymondfarrar220]

Al wasn’t just a singer he was an instrument of sound that shall never be duplicated

[@johntatum1951]

An amazing singer, scat, whatever...I think his Tai Chi lessons helped a lot...:)

[@randyseward436]

Amen brother Al's soul oozed from his voice and All who heard him were recipient's of his generous love!

[@marlae.hutchinson292]

Indeed!

[@dr.edwardmoskowitz4328]

No one auditions with his songs, because they are unable to. No one ☝️ can scat and do what he does, Al you are beloved and your music is as never composed before. I saw you sing this with Lalah Hathaway. It was beautiful, this is also. We miss you, just seeing you, validates, no body does it better Dr Moskowitz MD FACS ABU AAGU Idaho state board of medicine and just Julie/ urology 😁🥹☝️✡️✝️🙏

[@sophiedubost8372]

So true, met him and went on thé stage with him, 15 years old, then Always been within m'y heart❤

[@clairejacques286]

Still can't wrap around my brain the fact that we now say the 'late' Al Jarreau... My mentor, my inspiration, all-time favorite male artist.

[@taleinz1]

So sad . Was blessed to see him live in Auckland . New Zealand with George Benson . Just incredible .

[@braziliancoffee1533]

@@taleinz1 I really miss him. He was one of those rare talents who you thought would live forever! I was blessed to kick it with him in Houston, Chaka Khan - Nnenna Freelon- Alex Bugnon. Warren Moon and I had front-row seats. Yeah. I was Rich back then. .... But Al was the headliner... OMG - I went alone to enjoy it.

[@wanderer5581]

Back in 1976 a friend of mine played “Glow” been hooked on his voice ever since!!

[@djamelsoltani9103]

Ñ

[@emanx222]

This breaks my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@connieclark1123]

This man is one of the best. I'm from New Orleans and the first time I saw him was at the Warehouse and I was hooked. Took my boyfriend, my sisters, my friends, all at different times, but each time , they all became fans. I myself saw him 6 times the last at the Jazz and Heritage Festival and he still sounded wonderful. RIP Mr Jarreau you're missed but your music lives on😥😍

[@Angrymobs62]

It’s Not Hard to Love You!

[@stevenblaul9451]

I saw him a few weeks, before he passed away, in Frankfurt Germany the last time. It was still more live and fun in this concert than modern music has in it. An old guy who just had fun and loved what he was doing till to the end. Excuse me my english..i dont know if its right in grammar etc. 🙃 Learning by doing😂

[@gixellia8455]

Oh, how wonderful! I saw him live in Berlin. Loved him since, will love him always ❤

[@Gongchime]

Agreed

[@jamrockhondo891]

Great Singer I saw there in Montreaux 2015

[@manb4war]

Dr. Al Jarreau is my pallette cleanser. When I just want to listen to pure music sang from the soul, I reach for the Dr.. His music has been a part of the soundtrack of my life. A true jazz gem, an iconic and brilliant talent.

[@catman1304]

Ms Alita and Mr Jarreau sound like two angels in harmony.

[@sophiagertz1083]

the older he got, the sweeter he got. just loved him forever. he will be so missed. lost another good one.,

[@EverydayStrangers]

So TRUE!!😭😭😭 Follow us @: #Everydaystrangers

[@sbusisobenjaminmthembu9612]

True

Amazing, stunning. Both. Rest in peace, Al Jarreau!

[@firefinchwales]

Absolutely wonderfully lovely xxxxxx

[@LisaGemini]

He must have been 75 here. Oh my gosh, gone but never ever forgotten. RIP, Al. Singing in heaven now, I bet.

[@catherineprince5345]

This just makes me miss Al Jarreau so much-RIP!! I have this on repeat!! Alita Moses is FABULOUS, as well!! You can tell Al was having so much fun with her!!!

[@carol-leelane721]

The best singer I ever heard. His concert album was the sound track to my 20s and 30s. An acoustic angel that transported us to another realm, simultaneously earthy and transcendent. I’m grateful to have lived when I could share in his music.

[@carinlundgrenfandersson1956]

That guys voice goes straight to my soul

[@adrianengram3078]

A real genius at vocal technique displayed at the age of 70 ish. No one does it better than Al Jarreau.

[@Kaffielo]

Two singers from another planet.

[@waitwhat564]

😂

[@martinharper221]

YOUNG FOLKS!! understand and bow down!! FREESTYLING, RAPPING, SPITTING, IMPROVISING, DIRECTING, COLLABORATING, PRODUCING, TEACHING...All at one time, all on the spot!!! LIVE!!!! While promoting and blowing up a fresh young new star.

[@gersonsantarine574]

Amazing!!!!! He was a genius...incredible vocal extension👏👏👏👏

[@user-oh2bf1uq7f]

I've always loved this song , this rendition has to be one of the more extraordinary executions of all time.Wow !!

[@AngelizeGermany]

what a pleasure what an honour to sing with such an gergious artist.....I had an interview with him and he was just a warmhearted man.....RIP in jazzy heaven

[@ikegrant8814]

Sometimes one is just at a loss for words. Searching for the right thing to say, but the words still remain elusive. But then you realize that there are just no words to describe the artistry, harmony of these two artists at work. This one is for the ages. Generations to come will still share the beauty of this song with us. AWESOME! Welcome Alita Moses.

[@kandikane923]

RIP Mr Jarreau..you were the bery best, one of a kind. Beautiful.❤️

[@soegam]

What-a-voice... both of you. Unforgettable. This moment is unique, your wrote it in the jazz book of life. Respect.

[@makzoor]

Their interaction was so pure i can repeat this all time just to see those faces melting in music. This brought to me so much positive energy, im so thankful for that!

[@Alleycat1921]

I saw Al Jarreau perform at the University of California- Berkeley outdoor amphitheater back in the 80s. I was there with a special lady in my arms taking in the sights and sounds. The skyline of San Francisco twinkling in the distance made the night even more magical.

[@AmandaJane229]

Too beautiful. Al Jarreau and Alita Moses. She has a gorgeous voice and knows how to use it perfectly. The old and the new. Love it.

[@HomieDClown-mu8lc]

Been to 7 concerts he was the greatest singer ever. After he got sick in hospital I read somewhere that he sang to his nurses and Dr….RIP Al 🙏

[@hughenthomas935]

A pure instrument that channels the flow of divine music . AL Jarreau you will never ever die for your sound fills our sky.

[@jeanned.6706]

I saw him live in Montreux, a long time ago. He was a genuinely nice person and an amazing artist. RIP, Al. Gone but not forgotten.

[@bluesjazzclub4586]

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[@TScm07]

Alita can be proud and should be … for her entire live having performed with AL ! A story to tell. Incredible live act.

[@astroandyborgloh]

Now she sings with Jacob... Another legend.

[@pierrechaouat]

Gorgeous, radiant, soulful Alita Moses alongside the one and only Al... I'd kill to be there

[@howardpennington6861]

One of the top ten singers of all time, yet so low key about his extraordinary talent!

[@vegaschallengera.1234]

Most unique musician and singer . Big fan of his art .

[@sciencegirl2012]

That improvised moment at 8:35 when they were scatting like a baby crying was both hilarious and sheer genius!😂🔥👏 Al Jarreau was a one of a kind, pioneering musician that is dearly missed in modern music. And the next generation of jazz music is definitely in great hands with incredible singers like Alita Moses…the girl can sang!🙂👏🎉

[@quintinobocayuba7248]

Masterpiece 🙌... Al, incredible voice, Alita, incredible legs (and voice). Band sounds perfect 👍

[@rodrigovasquez5087]

indeed amazing

[@Alpha-Andromeda]

Her skin is insane 😻

[@fusion-music]

One of my favourite composers and song. Al Jarreau is a great artist and it's marvellous that he doesn't feel so big that he can't be on the same stage as someone who shines like Alita. This is a fantastic duo.

[@alitamoses2222]

Thanks so much!

[@michellejones7969]

A Legend with a unique, jazzy voice that became silent on 2/12/17.But music shall forever live in our 💕

[@bluesjazzclub4586]

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[@artikagp7099]

I still listening in 2021...may RIP Mr. Al Jerreau...the best ever...

[@ramonabridgett9058]

Still Mesmerized by his sound and Miss Moses I believe he passed the baton to you dear... Rest in heavenly peace Sir Al Jaureau

[@hraddle50]

DEFINITELY 🎶🎵🎼😊👍🏾😉

[@hraddle50]

The BEST TO EVER DO IT SIR' AL JARREAU👍🏾😉💞

[@robertcudny1839]

HIS singing was out of this world.

[@tania0070]

My God ... how I miss Al. Thank you God for the gift of Al.

[@tomtalker2000]

He was a LEGEND that's all i can say. An absolute musical legend.

[@debjonsson8525]

so underrated....so privileged to see him in Central Park in the mid 70's!

[@cindipossidento5688]

I never saw him in person.... I wish I did!!! What a delight to listen to ...... 😘

[@MsSemerikov]

Да, он легенда, а эта девочка вышла со своими ножками и легенда как то сьёжилась. Природа, блин! Ничего не сделаешь.

[@mikedobrov695]

@@MsSemerikov Идиотский комментарий...

[@jareou]

I keep coming back this. I miss this man and his talent.

[@hs7695]

Schön zu sehen, dass durch die Interpretation zweier großartige Sänger dieser fast schon abgehangene Klassiker zu einem wirklichen Highlight wird! Unglaublich starkes Duett! Danke Al!

[@cfidellmt]

Amazing! These two really grooved together. What a wonderful experience to so confidently share the stage with the great Al Jarreau. His delight in performing with such a talented young jazz artist was evident. Well done, Alita! I know you'll cherish this experience. And, you've got a new fan here!

[@bluesjazzclub4586]

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[@titonsancho796]

I will never forget you, Mr.Jarreau, you are part of my life. Rest in peace.

[@gypsyqueen9863]

I second that emotion.

[@s.m.6969]

I absolutely agree

[@marlae.hutchinson292]

Al Jarreau & Alita Moses sublime ♥️🎼

[@annahasty5545]

My favorite jazz male vocalist such a genius the way he uses the first instrument ..,..his voice... Awesome talent gift from God .. thanks for sharing

[@TriciaR4734]

Anna Hasty could you believe he almost didn’t take up singing professionally. His buddy talked him into it.

[@pacorodriguez1394]

She is incredible!

[@mysteryof7]

Al Jarreau's mouth was its own instrument. So musically gifted he was. Miss him dearly.

[@maryking730]

Yes he is surely missed, rest in power mr. Al Jarreau🙏💗

[@rastislavolah9872]

ja echt,serious,prichtige stem,stem voor jazz,kom maar bij Jarreau ik ben trots op deze zangeres,ja deze tijd 2020

[@michaelvaughn9020]

The incomparable Al Jarreau and Alita Moses. Legendary performance as usual. An iconic jazz vocalist. Always exemplary.

[@Mslin1961]

This is wonderful, full of groovin :) So sad to hear of Al passing today ! Alita your voice is wonderful and I will look up your music now...just sorry I never saw this before.

[@weppami6693]

Saw Al for the first time in LA in 1989, had the same incredible voice as in 2014. Miss him.

[@funklover24]

Cannot believe he's gone. Thanks and love to you, Al and rest in peace.

[@Moeleyewear]

Absolutlyyyyy amazing rip!!! Unbelivable this is music.........!!

[@katrinagrigg6647]

I watched this just 2 days ago before he passed. R.I.P. 💔

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

This was so beautiful! Love the Jazz Club and improvisations that we see there!!!!

[@Skinnychelle48]

What an awesome opportunity and memory for her!

[@mattmitchell4725]

Yvette Williams I agree totally

[@jamesholderegger38]

I saw him in 1978 at the Greek Theater in Berkeley with Lee Ritenour on the billing. I did not know much about him back then. We got to the concert late missed most of Lee and was bummed until Al Jarreau came on and I was blown away and I came away a believer. He was magic on stage. I ended up buying a bunch of his work.

[@denisearmstrong1973]

Legend you where mr al jarreau, thank you sir..

[@valeriecheersbrown4829]

I saw him and so happy I got a chance to see him in action live on stage! What an amazing man and I called him the genius instrument singing man!

[@jomama5186]

whatta treat that must have been !

[@colleenbrundage9305]

Thank you for posting this I seen him at the front of his career and the end. Fantastic through and through.

[@georgelionel7593]

Hello Valerie

[@karenp943]

Al Jarreau will live forever in my heart. So many albums/CDs that soothed the day, stimulated an impromptu party and got us all chill, singing, dancing and playing passionately with soul and our hearts in our hands. ❤🎼🎶🎵🎶💜 and Alita Moses - exquisite! I so love how you knees were a'tapping together too😘❤🙌

[@justus8040]

That is all That jazz!!best improv. Killer duet by two jazz vocalist greats

[@bluesjazzclub4586]

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[@roywillis2750]

Alita is wonderful

[@Johnmag1976]

Mr Jarreau still has it !

[@dkj4183]

Surely miss Al and his frequency-pitch wine-glass breaking power of voice. Thank you.

[@zavjo]

Hello Alita. Love this. Al Jarreau is one of my all time favourites and, as a fellow singer, a vocal inspiration. Summertime is a song I've recorded also, and I find it allows a lot of room for improvisation and flexibility as both you and Al displayed with such smooth and masterful ease. Thank you for the music.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

We saw Al just a year befor he passed. Took our kids so they could share the experience. Ol Al could still bring it home. At the end, my 6 year old looked at me and said, "Gosh, he's really old, but he's really good!" The surrounding grownups got a good chuckle

[@skwaihee]

I bought his album Breakin Away in the midst of going thru rock phase of Zeppelin, Metallica etc. His album stood up amongst those.

[@alannahzimmerman9665]

I first saw Mr. Jarreau at the Greek Theater on the UC Berkeley campus in 1976. He took me to the moon with every note he scatted❣️❣️

[@pernilleg.8803]

So sad ....beautiful jazz singer ...and a wonderful human being ....we you will be missed...RIP....dear man ....we love you ....

[@wilotten6703]

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[@latebloomer2937]

With all do respect i wouldnt say he was a wonderful human being. Apparently u dont know. I do. Loved his music but he was not a nice person ! Self-centered. Egotistical.

[@randyduncan4004]

embarrassing. such a Legacy, barely hangin onto his seat but he loved to sing.

[@swingmanic]

@@latebloomer2937 Sadly so many of these people are!..He certainly had charisma through his music but I'm always wary of guys who wear big chunky rings on their little fingers!!..I guess when actors and musicians are told how great they are, they come to believe it.

[@rafaell9355]

Al.. byłeś moją ikoną. I nadal jesteś ! To jest fenomen nagrań!

[@jayrod9002]

Al always highlighted other artists that shared the stage with him. So generous. He was indeed a wonderful talent.

[@michelet1287]

Milwaukee’s favorite son

[@Teodrummer92]

Porn for musicians. Rest in peace wherever you are Al..always the best! Alita great great great voice!

[@alitamoses2222]

Thanks so much!

[@OhComeOn88]

Best review ever . . . "porn for musicians". No one could bend a note to his will with such a spirit of love and fun as Al Jarreau. I miss him. Alita Moses is a wonderful mix (and counterpoint); lovely voice, looking forward to great things from

[@OhComeOn88]

. . . you!

[@mervynbadiali7841]

Pure genius, pure talent, all of one with one's self & so much more love to give.

[@sundancereeves7920]

simply fabulous and wonderful performance , great chemistry and thank you for posting .....

[@christophermckinney3924]

Remember when people had talent and music was always a pleasure? If not listen to this. Love Al and Aliya together.

[@deborahhunter8061]

Al Jarreau was and always will be one of the greatest ... Alita Moses is fabulous ... beautiful voice

[@josephmarshall5989]

his legacy lives on...

[@REVERENDRLKEMP]

Al, as you enter your higher dimension...we celebrate you...we honor you. LIVE ON !

[@dots6309]

Thank you Sandile Mosiea, you really introduced to this legend

[@septimuspretorius250]

Al was a magnificent vocalist!! He is definitely on the short list of GOAT vocalists.

[@scottedwards5191]

Love yah, man! Yeah, we felt like we knew you... you sang and were in our hearts and our lives. You sang with such originality, purity and timelessness... there's never been anyone like you, Al Jarreau!!

[@pmorvan5162]

For years now, The ultimate classiest live of it !

[@kathymurray4760]

Saw Al in ‘85. July of ‘85 I met him at a downstairs bar. I bought him a drink. I asked him for an autograph on a napkin for my young niece, Harmony, and he wouldn’t do it. I turned her on to his music. Well, what ‘cha gonna do? Still love his music! Be at peace, Al...❤️🎵🎤🎸🎹🥁🎺🎷🎫☮️😉

[@ankapleune]

A great duet, both were ❤❤❤

[@funklover24]

Al is in a phantastic shape, so experienced and so young at the same time. His humor is amazing. I heard about 15 live-concerts with him and never got enough.

[@Greg-pe1hw]

THE LEGEND!!!! Always have loved him. MAN ALITA!! I am new to who you are but I am an instant fan. I would love to see you do something like this with Kem.

[@nashsmith3043]

True Legend … his music shape my view of life for the last 45 years … RIP Al

[@getcarlscott]

He is a true blessing from above!

[@fsaforosaforo6338]

Hey Cuz, thanks a million times over for introducing me to this gifted..talented...voice Mr. Al Jarreau.

[@solarwind1985]

Wow! A master at his craft!

[@astrosfan06]

This was simply wonderful. Quite a musical treat.

[@eleanorcohen4418]

I agree.

[@isabelledb1861]

Superbe ! Fantastique duo ... Merci 🙏🌞💖 Une vraie dimension s'ouvre 😉🌞

[@leanneaustin9604]

R.I.P. Al we all miss you cause you were magnificent!!

[@MsMeximexi]

the scatting is crazy! love it

[@amysunstrum12]

I worry when he goes. I run in a very integrated group and a lot of young musicians. They don't know who he is! I was hoping maybe KEM would come along but there will never be another Al. But I LOVE the props to Alita. After all-(one of his great songs), Etta James could scat.

[@emmanuelsvlogs8258]

Amy Sunstrum this comment hurts all the more right now

[@wladekwloszcz3803]

Life, the Universe, and everything in between, George and Ira Gershwin, Al Jarreau, this young promising Lady, i am happy i witnessed it all, Al Jarreau changed my life the moment i heard him for the first time back in the 1970s, may he live on, and on, and on, in the souls of young generations to come

[@funklover24]

Piano-accompaignment is amazing. Larry Williams always seems to know, what AJ is going to do. 👍🥰

[@Esperluet]

Sure he does

[@VadimShinnik]

Nothing special =)

[@abenapoles1057]

Was part of Hawaii based band Seasons.

[@bluesjazzclub4586]

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[@joesamplez]

Larry Williams is an accomplished keyboardist and saxophonist in his own right.

[@Guedjouma]

In this colaboration Al made Alita shine like a real master would do. Alita, you are amazing. Well done! I keep viewing it over and over . Such a happy and inspiring colaboration! Thank you for posting,

[@alitamoses2222]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@machtschnell7452]

Al Jarreau was a pretty fantastic vocalist with a lot of taste and craft.

[@brigittedominguez7068]

Love u always Mr Jarreau

[@rosie8126]

The magnificence and splendor of the voice and sound from the incomparable Mr Jarreau and Miss Alita is a joy. Music heals the soul and the mind. I close my eyes and imagine I am in the room. Brilliance at its best.

[@franzschaefer4002]

Love this! Encore Al and Alita! Bloody marvellous!

[@Vanharp]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing Alita and thanks for your amazing performance with a legend like al jerreau