On this day March 28 1983 Al Jarreau released his sixth studio album Jarreau. Known for his smooth voice and genre-blending style the album continued to show his range across jazz R&B and pop.
Jarreau reached number 13 on the US Billboard charts and climbed all the way to number 1 on the Jazz Albums chart. With hits like Mornin’ and Trouble in Paradise the album delivered feel-good grooves and soulful ballads backed by top-tier session musicians and slick production. It became one of the most celebrated works of his career and expanded his mainstream appeal.
80s insight: Mornin’ became one of Al Jarreau’s signature songs and had a second life decades later when it was re-recorded with George Benson for their 2006 collaboration album.