KUDOS TO AL JARREAU'S MANAGER

I have been listening to Al Jarreau's music for many years and rarely comes to town but lucky for many one of his stops was in Orlando. Now there were only two of us waiting in an area that was not accessible to getting up close to any performer. But luck was on our side as we chatted with one of the rowdies who was terrific and pointed on the manager when we asked. Now many of the Musician Managers are usually cold to any requests to assist in getting an item signed but occasionally some will go out of their way to be helpful, but In this case Jarreaus Tour Manager most certainly went beyond, " JOE" was fantastic! We had heard that Jarreau had back surgery and was getting around quite slowly with a cane. He let us know that it would be difficult for Al to come out due to his limits and was in sound check but he never hesitated and told us he would help us. He even promised that he would not sign the albums and only AL Jarreau would. Believe me that is a fear of all collectors.He took the items and we waited for about 10 minutes and true to his word he returned with everything signed. He was a gentlemen and a scholar and if his wife ever reads this blog, please let him know that he is a good man and we will pay it forward!