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All Fly Home

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Like several other reviewers, my introduction to Al Jarreau came by way of purchasing this album, which I added to my record collection during my junior year in college. Listening to it again as I compose this review, I remember fine spring days when I would throw open the windows of my dorm room and crank up the opening number, "Thinkin' About It Too."

I'm glad to see that so many other listeners have the same fond reaction to this at turns energetic and mellow album as I do. What makes these reactions all the more interesting is the fact that this album -- his fourth for Warner/Reprise -- contains neither the huge, Grammy-winning jazz-pop hits he went on to make ("We're In This Love Together," "Theme from 'Moonlighting'," "Mornin'") nor my single favorite Jarreau song of all, the beautifully wistful title ballad of his first successful album, 1975's "We Got By." (Jarreau recorded an obscure album in the mid-1960s that was re-released in 1999.) What it does offer, though, is an excellent cross-section of Jarreau's wide variety of jazz/pop singing styles: uptempo and slow, scat, bebop, ballads and straight pop.

If you can only have one Al Jarreau album in your collection -- but why would you want to limit yourself so? -- this is the one to have for that reason. Those of you who know him only from his more recent hits ("Random Act of Love," "Just to Be Loved," "Accentuate the Positive") should add this album to your collection in order to discover how he has evolved and grown over the years while remaining true to his own style.

This is the first Al Jarreau recording I ever bought way back in the late '70's. In my opinion it's also one of his very best. I'm listening to the CD for inspiration as I write this review. I never get tired of hearing lyrics like, "I wanna be good to you...I wanna bless your kachoo." "Fly" is a flat out swingin', rockin', waltz that'll take you breath away. I've listened to this album many, many times and it's never failed to satisfy.

"All Fly Home" by Al Jarreau, is a masterpiece to say the least. Al Jarreau is a master of song, story telling and passion. If you are interested in true interpretation, and an artisitic soul, check out "All Fly Home".

IMC

Being introduced to jazz in 1980, Jarreau's music made it very easy to learn the art of listening to jazz. This is a superb choice for new jazz listeners due to Jarreau's easy blend of vocals and progressive jazz tracks. It will be a new found jewel for the veteran listeners who may have missed his early music.

One of my better decisions for 2009:
Rediscovering the magical sounds of Mr. Al Jarreau.
This CD takes me to a bubble bath in the middle of the day, walking outside in the misty rain, driving on the freeway during rush hour then suddenly taking the next exit to a country road with no traffic.
Its a sunrise with a soundtrack, a sunset with a with sexy horns playing softly in your ear. My favorite on this CD is no surprise, its "Im Home".
For the school-girl-silly-side of me, I especially enjoy "Im Thinking About it Too"- Pure.Sexy.Fun.
I'm glad I selected "continue to check out" for this
item.

Brynndah Hicks Turnbo

This All Fly Home is Al Jarreau at his best! I rediscovered it in my record collection a few weeks ago and I wanted to preserve this recording so I repurchased it as a CD. Other recommend Al Jarreau CD's are Glow, We Got By, and Casino Lights. All of them are 5 stars.

Just picked this up and, like everything Al does and has ever done, I love it. Definitely has a 70's feel - which I also love. As far as I'm concerned, anything Al does is gold. The only thing about the cd that I don't like is that the sound quality is not stellar - his vocals get lost a little bix in the mixing (old technology). Otherwise, superb. Just saw Al in concert in Durham with George Duke trio. He still has the goods!

A highly recommended buy. Jazz fans and radio stations seem to miss out Jarreau's early recordings but I'm pretty sure this album will make themdig out for more. Try hearing the song, "All" first.

The only thing I can say about this CD is it immediately transports me to a singular moment in time. Each song takes me down a different path of rediscovery. Close your eyes and listen to music and lyrics that aren't synthetic or over-produced.

I am an Al Jarreau fan and you won't believe how many times I have purchased this cd! I have let folks borrow it and never see it again. I will hold onto it this time. This is just great music!