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2012 live release from the Jazz vocalist. Recorded in April, 2011, in the Netherlands with the Metropole Orchestra, conducted by Vince Mendoza, famed Hollywood arranger and multi-Grammy Award winner who has written arrangements for a wide variety of pop and jazz artists, from Joni Mitchell, Sting, Melody Gardot, Elvis Costello and Bjork to Joe Zawinul, John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Al Di Meola, Randy Brecker, the Yellowjackets and the GRP All-Stars.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Un grande artista + una grande Orchestra, diretta da Vince Mendoza, il migliore di tutti.
un disco da non perdere per i funs di Al Jarreau e dela buona musica
un disco da non perdere per i funs di Al Jarreau e dela buona musica
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Al Jarreau And The Metropole Orkest: Live" is the new release from superstar Al Jarreau. This recording marks his new home with Concord Music Group, and it's a supreme beginning! Jarreau and Metropole Orkest conductor Vince Mendoza have selected works that allow both musical forms (orchestra and vocal) to mesh at their zenith. What has been produced is a classic production of wonderful music and singing. First of all, Jarreau has a voice that is almost incomparable, and a style that is certainly great and easily recognized. There simply aren't many artists of his caliber because he's as good as it gets. Four time Grammy Winner Vince Mendoza and the Orkest have been together since 2005. The Metropole Orkest is a Jazz-Pop Orchestra from the Netherlands, and is a one of a kind, combination jazz band and orchestra.
From the moment the recording begins, you know you're in for a treat, and neither Jarreau or The Metropole Orkest disappoint. Jarreau has taken the Grammy home 7 times, and when you listen to this CD, you instantly know why. There's so much passion in his sound and delivery, that it permeates every fiber of your being. The master singer takes you on a wonderful trek with his fantastic range and abilities. The caveat here is that you hate to hear each track end because this combination is almost too good to be true. Works that you are familiar with have been made much bigger and better with the excellent arranging and conducting by Mendoza. This is one serious album, and the only thing better than listening to it would have been being at the concert itself.
"Jacaranda Bougainvilla" is captivating as Jarreau sings with ability that's indescribable. There are no words. He's just that good! "We're In This Love Together" is done with a spark to it that is greatly enhanced by the collaboration. The sound that the Orchestra produces seems to inspire Jarreau to new heights. He really delivers throughout the entire CD, especially on the songs that have a jazz influence, and The Metropole Orkest hangs with him, soloing and jamming all the way through this stellar production.
Jarreau's performance is hypnotic and stunning. The musicians playing on this CD are marvelous, and the trumpet solo on "After All" is classic. This CD is more than excellent. It's Al!!
From the moment the recording begins, you know you're in for a treat, and neither Jarreau or The Metropole Orkest disappoint. Jarreau has taken the Grammy home 7 times, and when you listen to this CD, you instantly know why. There's so much passion in his sound and delivery, that it permeates every fiber of your being. The master singer takes you on a wonderful trek with his fantastic range and abilities. The caveat here is that you hate to hear each track end because this combination is almost too good to be true. Works that you are familiar with have been made much bigger and better with the excellent arranging and conducting by Mendoza. This is one serious album, and the only thing better than listening to it would have been being at the concert itself.
"Jacaranda Bougainvilla" is captivating as Jarreau sings with ability that's indescribable. There are no words. He's just that good! "We're In This Love Together" is done with a spark to it that is greatly enhanced by the collaboration. The sound that the Orchestra produces seems to inspire Jarreau to new heights. He really delivers throughout the entire CD, especially on the songs that have a jazz influence, and The Metropole Orkest hangs with him, soloing and jamming all the way through this stellar production.
Jarreau's performance is hypnotic and stunning. The musicians playing on this CD are marvelous, and the trumpet solo on "After All" is classic. This CD is more than excellent. It's Al!!
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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It's interesting to compare this live new recording from Al Jarreau with his Live in London CD from the '80s. The orchestral arrangements by Vince Mendoza give Jarreau's gorgeous assortment of jazzy melodies, lovely ballads and funk a timeless feel that the synth-heavy London album sometimes lacks. This is just a beautiful album and the Metropole Orkest has, as Jarreau points out in his booklet introduction, some seriously talented musicians who can really swing. The assortment of songs are well chosen and produced by Mendoza -- whether it's in some of Al's earlier hits or classics like "We're In This Love Together" and especially the wonderful "After All" (a song that improves with age, and adapts wonderfully to the orchestral stage here), it's a perfect mix and just a tremendous debut album for Jarreau on the Concord label. Here's hoping that more will follow -- and quickly!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome as usual
I've seen Al Jarreau twice live, once by himself and the other time singing with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Read more
Published 18 days ago by dimsittedmoose51
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic-Al Jarreau and Vince Mendoza
My favorite Al Jarreau to date. Maybe my favorite cd of all. He sounds better than ever, and the Metropole Orkest is magnificent. Read more
Published 1 month ago by BruceG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best jazz singer
Al is the best jazz singer alive today. He is such a great artist. You just can't beat his performance.
Published 1 month ago by Nigel Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Al Jarreau with big brass-cant miss
Al Jarreau and the Metropole-Live--- is a must for any Jarreau fan. I was skeptical--but a brass heavy orchestra- wonderful arrangements and a power performance by Jarreau turned... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wileycoyote1
3.0 out of 5 stars
Back in the day
It was too ochestrated. Back in the day, Al Jarreau was more abstract and freestyle, so was his backup musicians...I still love him, though. rg
Published 3 months ago by Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Al Jarreau just gets better and better.
I love, love, love Al Jarreau's singing and this Orchestra put a fresh spin on some of his songs I thought I knew well. Great album.
Published 4 months ago by shelbel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will Always Love Al Jarreau!
I enjoy all of Al's music. The orchestra provided a bigger sound to his already big voice. I purchased the cd right before seeing him in Atlanta this year and can't wait to see him... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Y. Yvette Gunner-thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Al Jarreau naturally!
At his best. Getting up there but the sound is all Al Jarreau. Standards wirth his special touch! You won't regret this purchase.
Published 5 months ago by Ajs World
5.0 out of 5 stars
Al Jarreau and The Metropole Orkest : Live
I love this album. Al Jarreau continues to stir my soul. I especially love Something That You Said which is the song A Remark You Made by the late J Zawinul with lyrics. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Terry Listens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Al Jarreau & The Metropole Orkest: Live
Yes, yes, yes! This is a terrific piece of work. The choice of songs like the old forgotten standard "Cold Duck" is brought to life by Mr. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Rolando V. Arango
