US jazz singer Al Jarreau critically ill in France

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Source: afp

AFP - Veteran US jazz singer Al Jarreau was in a "critical" condition in a French hospital on Friday where he was admitted for respiratory problems, health officials said.

Jarreau, 70, who has won several Grammy awards and scores of international music prizes, was taken to the intensive care unit of a clinic in the southern Alpine town of Gap late Thursday, the hospital said in a statement.

"Doctors are concerned about his condition," it said. "He is being given appropriate treatment and they hope to see an improvement in the coming hours."

Read more: http://www.france24.com/en/20100723-us-jazz-singer-al-jarreau-critically-ill-france-0

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come on, al. don't do this to us.
hold to life like you do to that mic.

[WillParkinson]

1. I served Mr. Jarreau several times...

He's always been a gentleman.

[Webster Green]

3. Vegan, no doubt.

I was on his road crew in the '70s, doing stage lights.

He's a great performer and a great guy. Best wishes Al!

[livetohike]

19. Do you recall going to Miskins in Charleston, SC in the late 70's

or it could have been 1980? It's the only time I've seen Al Jarreau - he was great :-).

[babylonsister]

2. Oh no! I'm really sorry to read this. And I had no idea he was 70.

Get well, Mr. Jarreau. Keep scattin'!

[latebloomer]

4. Wonderful performer

Healing thoughts going out to him.

[bpcmxr]

5. I worked on one of his albums in the late 80's

A beautiful man. Prayers for his recovery.

[TheDebbieDee]

16. Was it Heart's Horizon? That's one of my favorites..........

[Mad_Dem_X]

6. Please get better, Al!

Sending good vibes his way!

[bear425]

7. Wishing you a speedy recovery Mr. Jarreau!

Your music brings me and so many others happiness.

[IndianaGreen]

8. I saw him perform at Circle Theatre in Indianapolis just before he hit the big time

Great performer.

Get well Al!

[alfredo]

9. So sad, get well.

[Subdivisions]

10. Al Jarreau 1976 -Take Five

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhq7fSrXn0c

Get well soon, Al.

[AngryOldDem]

13. I also like (Round, Round, Round) Blue Rondo a la Turk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OwVUqDGtLg

(Hope the link works.)

[BumRushDaShow]

11. Oh no!!!! Oh please get well.

Jazz crooner extraordinaire.... Please stay strong and get well. :hug:

[AngryOldDem]

12. Oh damn!

I hate to hear this. I LOVE his music.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

14. I'm a big fan of "Girls Know How," a pivotal song in the film "Night Shift"...

...as well as "Mornin'"...

Whatever Worldwide healing vibes can do for Mr. Jarreau, add mine to the queue...

[TheDebbieDee]

15. Please, no! I love his music...........

I hope you come back to us, Mr. Jarreau!

[otohara]

17. When I Met Him - Chain Smoker

seriously - one after another.

Love Al Jarreau

[Judi Lynn]

18. Singer Al Jarreau changes hospitals in France

SATURDAY Jul 24, 2010 12:16 ET
Singer Al Jarreau changes hospitals in France
By Associated Press

Grammy-award winning singer Al Jarreau has been transferred from a hospital in the Alps to one in the French port of Marseille after suffering breathing problems in the mountains that forced him to cancel several concerts.

Hospital officials in the Alpine town of Gap said in a statement that Jarreau was flown to Marseille by helicopter Saturday.

The Marseille hospital says the jazz vocalist is in stable condition but is expected to spend about a week there for tests.

Jarreau's website says the singer asked to be taken to the hospital after he had trouble adjusting to the mountain altitude.

More:
http://www.salon.com/wires/entertainment/2010/07/24/D9H5H2S80_eu_france_al_jarreau/index.html

[alfredo]

20. He was probably there as part of the Tour de France festivities.