All I Got [Import]

Al Jarreau | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 17, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Grp Records
• ASIN: B000069KJ6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,883 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ELECTRIFYING/MASTERFUL/BRAVO!, September 23, 2002

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Ann Jarrett "A Novel Reader" (BLUE ISLAND, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All I Got (Audio CD)

AL JARREAU IS MAGNIFICENT, WELL VERSED AND REHEARSED A TRUE MASTER OF SMOOTH JAZZ. EVERY SELECTION ON THE CD IS ENJOYABLE AND RELAXING. AL'S VOICE IS SO SOOTHING AND SEDUCTIVE, ONCE YOU STARTING LISTENING YOU ARE HOOKED.

HIS DUET WITH JOE COCKER IS MY FAVORITE, IT IS TITLED "LOST AND FOUND" THE BEAT IS A GENRE OF BLUES AND JAZZ. THIS CD WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO LISTEN TO ESPECIALLY AROUND THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS WHEN YOU AND THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE ARE SITTING AROUND ENJOYING EACH OTHER'S COMPANY, WRAPPING GIFTS, SITTING BY A COZY FIRE, RELAXING ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON OR YOU ALONE JUST SITTING BACK IN YOUR EASY CHAIR SIPPING A GLASS OF WINE & LISTENING TO THE GROOVES.

AFTER HEARING ONLY ONE SONG ON THE CD, MY INSTINCTS TOLD ME THAT THIS WOULD BE A WINNER AND THAT AL WAS GIVING ALL HE HAD. I'M A LIBRARIAN IN CHARGE OF ORDERING MATERIALS FOR MY LIBRARY, AS SOON AS I HEARD ONE TRACK FROM THE CD, I PLACED AN ORDER FOR THE LIBRARY SO ALL OUR PATRONS THAT ARE AL JARREAU FANS CAN GET THE SAME ENJOYMENT THAT I HAVE FROM THIS ABOVE AVERAGE CD. IN MY ENTIRE LIFE I HAVE PURCHASED LESS THAN A DOZEN ALBUMS WHERE EVERY SONG ON THE ALBUM WAS SMOKING, THIS HAPPENS TO BE ONE.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical and Timeless Masterpiece- A Real Jarreau!, September 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: All I Got (Audio CD)

Al Jarreau invented the meaning of cross-over artist. (Grammys in Jazz,Pop R&B). Someone who can reach all audiences in our mutli-cultural world. This 2002 album is a magical timeless jewel. The ecclectic range of songs here reminds me of the "We Got By" era of Jarreauism; where Al is unmistably Al singing from his cosmic heart, and connecting all who listen to the higher spirit. Each song is a masterpiece in it's own right. Listening over and over !

I love the uplifitng, joyous and positive message in the opening song, "Random Act of Love." The album segues into the ultra-cool and funky groove of "Life Is"..."try to lift your spirits to the very tip." "Never TOo Late", and the infectiously funky groove of "Heaven". Then the fabulous JOE COCKER makes an appearance on "Lost and Found"...Secrets Of Love..Jacaranda Bougainvillea.."coming along, oh what a long way we have come" a warming tribute to SOuth Africa!

What would we do without Al?!

I can't write anymore at this moment- this album has too much SOUL! I have to go and devote my attention to chilling, listening and enjoying! WOW!

Al's definatley done it again!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My first 5-star review!, September 29, 2002

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E. B. Hopkins "Minister Of Sound" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All I Got (Audio CD)

I'll have to admit that if someone asked me who the first artist I'd say earned a 5-star review from me would be....I don't think it would be Al Jarreau. No disrespect to the man, but with the exception of a few tracks from him I've placed him in the 'happy-go-lucky Bobby Mcferrin' group. Not enough soul in most tracks for me. I had to check the CD label again when the first track, 'Random Act Of Love' started spinning. Al with a cool R&B-type groove? What??

I will take that unfair label back, and apologize to boot. This is a VERY soulful CD, and from the first moment I heard this one, I said 'WOW' all the way through!

My favorites on this CD have switched many times, tonight it is 'Oasis' that has me in a low-key, romantic mood...simply steller! ...

Anyway, very nice CD! Soulful, fun and romantic all in one. Check out the track, 'Jacaranda Bougainville' for that "feel-good' track on here too. If you're in a Smooth Jazz market, they're probably playing, 'Feels Like Heaven To Me'. That track is a killer as well!

Well done Mr. Jarreau. ...