{"product_id":"al-jarreau-breakin-away-germany","title":"Al Jarreau: Breakin' Away Germany","description":"Al Jarreau: Breakin' Away GermanyMUSIC AUDIO CD jazz smooth R\u0026amp;B pop 1981 Warner \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Warner Bros. Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1981 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eAL JARREAU: BREAKIN' AWAY (WEST GERMANY PRESSING)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eAl Jarreau: Breakin' Away\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eWarner Bros. Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e03576-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eGermany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSmooth Jazz \/ R\u0026amp;B \/ Pop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAl Jarreau was an American vocalist celebrated for his versatile voice and his ability to move effortlessly between jazz, R\u0026amp;B and pop styles. Over a career that spanned decades he earned multiple Grammy Awards and was known for his warm tone, impressive improvisational skill and his distinctive phrasing. Jarreau's work often blends sophisticated jazz harmonies with accessible pop sensibilities, making his records popular with both jazz purists and mainstream listeners. He is frequently praised for his dynamic live performances and his ability to reinterpret standards as well as to introduce original material with personality and finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreakin' Away, released in 1981, is one of Jarreau's most successful albums and showcases his crossover appeal. Produced by Jay Graydon, the record features tight, radio-friendly arrangements alongside smooth jazz instrumentation and soulful vocal performances. The album includes the well-known single We're In This Love Together and balances upbeat, sophisticated pop grooves with intimate ballads. As a release it helped cement Jarreau's reputation in both adult contemporary and jazz markets while highlighting his vocal versatility and tasteful production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Jay Graydon.\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Warner Bros. Records.\u003cbr\u003eCat No: 03576-2.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted in West Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eCloser To Your Love - 3:54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eMy Old Friend - 4:26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eWe're In This Love Together - 3:44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eEasy - 5:23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eOur Love - 3:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eBreakin' Away - 4:12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eRoof Garden - 6:19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003e(Round, Round, Round) Blue Rondo A La Turk - 4:44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eTeach Me Tonight - 4:13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Warner Bros. Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51702043672854,"sku":"135539","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260810214911644bad3f416045.jpg?v=1786423810","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/al-jarreau-breakin-away-germany","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}