Al Jarreau won Grammy Awards in the jazz, pop and r&b categories. And he has done so because of his unerring ability to bring authenticity to each of those styles. | Al Jarreau

Remember this one from the album 'Jarreau?' It was Al's third consecutive #1 album on the Billboard Jazz charts, while also placing at #4 on the R&B album charts and #13 on the Billboard 200. In 1984 the album received four Grammy Awards nominations, including for Jay Graydon as Producer of the Year (Non-Classical). The album contained three hit singles: "Mornin'" (U.S. Pop #21, AC #2 for three weeks), "Boogie Down" (U.S. Pop #77) and "Trouble in Paradise" (U.S. Pop #63, AC #10). | Al Jarreau

One of your top requests as we celebrate Al today and always. Here's "Spain." | Al Jarreau