This second album by Al Jarreau must be considered one of his best.
Aalong 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.
Aalong 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.
"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..
Personnel:
Tom Canning (keyboards)
Lary Carlton (guitar)
Joe Correro (drums)
Wilton Felder (bass, guitar)
Steve Forman (percusion)
Al Jarreau (vocals)
Ralph MacDonald (percussion)
Larry Nash (keyboards, violin)
Joe Sample (piano)
Paul Stallworth (bass)
Willie Weeks (bass)
Tracklist:
01. Rainbow In Your Eyes (Russell) 3.04
02. Your Song (John/Taupin) 5.37
03. Agua de Beber (DeMoraes/Jobim) 3.47
04. Have You Seen The Child (Jarreau) 3.52
05. Hold On Me (Jarreau) 1.52
06. Fire And Rain (Taylor) 4.45
07. Somebody´s Watching You (Stewart) 3.53
08. Milwaukee (Jarreau) 4.52
09. Glow (Jarreau)
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