I’m a little bit nervous for us with all of this electronically generated new hyper-space that we’ve moved into, where not only people but also economies and systems, like banking, are left to zeros and ones. I want to be more than a zero or one. Al Jarreau Read Quote
It is a very serious consideration for a lyricist to step in there and suggest the meaning to a song. The music is speaking for itself. Al Jarreau Read Quote
The work must be its own reward. I got that early on. And I’m blessed by meeting my own standards of excellence. Al Jarreau Read Quote
I had five brothers and sisters. Four of them older, and some of them played instruments, and we would get together and have family recitals and raise money for the church. I belonged to a wonderful church community that encouraged me to sing. Al Jarreau Read Quote
I want to give the audience the whole package, and for me, the whole package is to give them something fresh as well. It’s not as much fun resting on your laurels. Al Jarreau Read Quote
I came along with that crowd of singer-songwriters who were able to make their own statements in such a personal way that it changed the industry: Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Sly and the Family Stone. Al Jarreau Read Quote
I’ve thought about doing it as soon as it is possible with this new CD getting some wings and getting out there. I don’t know how soon that will be. Al Jarreau Read Quote
Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful. Al Jarreau Read Quote
