Al Jarreau & Julio Martinez 1968-2017

On this weeks From The Vault, We celebrate the life of Al Jarreau who had a connection with Pacifica beginning in 1968 that held strong until his death on February 12, 2017.

Credits:
There is no one better to help weave Al Jarreaus early beginnings than Pacifica host Julio Martinez, a musician, writer and Host of KPFKs Arts in Review Theatre, Music, Cabaret and Dance program. Julio Martinez was Al Jarreau’s early musical partner from 1967 to 1975.

Includes Al Jarreau and Julio Martinez’ first recording from the The KPFK studio A in Los Angeles in the Fall of 1968 and the first full band recording of Jarreau in December 1970.

Playlist includes
from 1968:
Love Not Now
A Day in The Life
Better Than Anything

From 1970
Lovely Lady Light Up
Something To Lose
Wonder Well


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