A few months ago, Sacem welcomed Al Jarreau, the legendary American jazz musician, to decorate him with a special medal in honour of his illustrious career. Today, with great sadness, we pay tribute to this artist with the magical voice, winner of seven Grammys, who has passed away at the age of 76 years.
© Sylvain Bardin
On 21st November, the composer Michel Legrand presented Al Jarreau with the “Sougffle et Voix/Inspiration and Voice” medal in the name of all music creators and publishers and admirers of his talent and artistic path
"Very moved by his sudden death, I am happy to have had the opportunity to welcome him at Sacem and to meet him so little time ago…He will forever stand as a great of the jazz world and a man who does honour to Afro-American people", commented Jean-Claude Petit, Composer, President of the Board of Directors of Sacem.
Published February 14 2017