Singer Al Jarreau's album, Look to the Rainbow, is easily the most jazz-oriented of all of his Warner Bros. recordings. Cut shortly before Jarreau permanently switched to a more mundane version of R&B, these performances feature him as a brilliant scat singer (able to emulate practically any instrument) and a superior ballad interpreter. Unfortunately, Al Jarreau essentially started on top, artistically speaking, and has since been intent on emphasizing potential commercial appeal over any possible innovations or chance-taking.
Recorded live in Europe between January and February 1977.
Personnel:
Al Jarreau (vocals),
Tom Canning (keyboards),
Lynn Blessing (vibraphone),
Abraham Laboriel (bass),
Joe Correro (drums).
