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Al Jarreau

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Singer

Al Jarreau

American jazz and pop singer (1940 to 2017)

Al Jarreau was born on March 12, 1940 and died on February 12, 2017, aged 76.

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Born
March 12, 1940, Milwaukee
Died
February 12, 2017
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Country
United States
Known as
Singer

Official links: Official website (aljarreau.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Al’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Al Jarreau was born on a Tuesday.
  • Al Jarreau would have turned 86 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: September 12. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
  • Al Jarreau belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Al PacinoActor · April 25, 1940Julie ChristieActor · April 14, 1940James CaanActor · March 26, 1940Peter FondaActor · February 23, 1940Herbie HancockMusician · April 12, 1940George A. RomeroFilm director · February 4, 1940

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Liza MinnelliActor · Age 80StromaeSinger · Age 41Shreya GhoshalSinger · Age 42Christina GrimmieSinger · (1994 to 2016)Aaron EckhartActor · Age 58Steve HarrisMusician · Age 70

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Frequently asked questions

When was Al Jarreau born?

Al Jarreau was born on March 12, 1940 and died on February 12, 2017, aged 76.

What is Al Jarreau’s zodiac sign?

Pisces, born March 12.

Does Al Jarreau have an official website?

Yes: aljarreau.com.